“Children know something’s going on, and if parents aren’t willing to talk about it, they will worry why it’s so horrible that grownups won’t discuss it." - Dr. Robin Gurwitch encourages parents to maintain an ongoing conversation about #COVID19. huffpost.com/entry/how-to-a…

Smell the flower, blow out the candle...

When you really do want to know how people are doing these days...thought there were some good questions in this quick read. qz.com/work/1836105/2…

The first day of Ramadan is this upcoming Friday. The following link contains reminders and resources for supporting students who are observing Ramadan while also balancing remote learning. [teachingwhilemuslim.org/teacher-blog/2…]

I love this reminded for students! Kids, we know it’s hard to find meaning in this remote way when there is so much disappointment (and maybe worry, and sadness & other tough stuff), but educators are still working hard for you to keep moving toward things that matter.

This is a brilliant read. Really will help understanding. Please read. What lockdown with my autistic son has taught me about life theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

vm.tiktok.com/vC6YYv/ We are missing our Stevenson students and fellow staff. Can’t wait to be a “Full house” again soon!

Congrats Grace!

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#KindnessCounts

Kids play because they NEED to ‘Coronavirus Tag’ and Other Games Kids Play in a Pandemic ⁦Social Thinking⁩ ⁦@playfulpgh⁩ ⁦Hearts at Play Move, Learn, Bloom⁩ ⁦Profectum Foundation⁩ ⁦ZERO TO THREE⁩ ⁦NYAEYC⁩ ⁦NYSAIS⁩ ⁦Dr. Mona Delahooke⁩ theatlantic.com/family/archive…

While every crisis is different, there is a common reality that shapes recovery: Crises reveal both strengths and vulnerabilities in individuals and systems. How quickly we respond to bolster those strengths and mitigate those vulnerabilities is critical mobile.edweek.org/c.jsp?cid=2591…

Consideration of students with ASD in re-entry planning will benefit the whole school community! autism speaks #AutismActions #COVID19

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Dear white people, For days you’ve asked me what you can do to help. I’ve finally found an answer. Let your guard down and listen.

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District 45 had the honor of welcoming Michael Bonner as our Professional Learning Day keynote speaker and session presenter. What a privilege to connect with and be inspired by such a wise and dynamic educator! School District 45 #d45learn4life

"If we are depriving boys of a language of an emotional awareness, clearly, that's going to have huge repercussions for them and the rest of us as they get older," author Andrew Reiner gives his #BriefButSpectacular take on being better boys and better men.

After remote learning, “kids are used to using the bathroom any time they want and turning off their cameras and muting themselves so they can have a side conversation,” said James Allrich. Check out some great strategies by Phyllis Fagell, LCPC for Education Week!🔥 edweek.org/leadership/opi…