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How to Develop Research Questions
Learn how to to develop research questions that can guide your investigation and data analysis.
Laurel Springs' Community Connections
Laurel Springs School brings together parents and families through Community Connections, a monthly event held in Zoom designed to help families connect and meet each other.
Education Disruption Podcast Episode: Student-Teacher Relationships
This podcast episode, named “When Student-Teacher Relationships are Prioritized, Learners Thrive,” dives into the story of a student at Map Academy, and how his relationship with a mentor teacher helped him re-engage with school and avoid dropping...
Virtual Advisories
Schools have incorporated virtual advisories so students can feel connected to and supported by teachers, despite not meeting in person physically.
Virtual Class Kickoff
Teachers kick off each day of virtual learning with a warm-up activity and a clear plan to set students up for success.
Homework Hotlines
Students can call a hotline or join a virtual room staffed by educators to receive help with homework or coursework when their teacher is not available.
Virtual Teacher Office Hours
Teachers provide virtual office hours to support students with challenges, problems, or questions they may have outside of normally scheduled class time.
Learning Coaches
Adults work closely with assigned students throughout the duration of their virtual learning experience to support them with planning, time management, submissions, and more.
Daily Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Check-ins
Teachers set aside some time at the beginning of each class to engage in some quick SEL activities and better understand how students are feeling.
Family Welcome Calls
Reaching out to students’ families and welcoming them to the school community can help establish strong relationships and a successful foundation for the school year.
Virtual Family Meetups
Schools can schedule online meetups for families to informally chat and connect with each other to build community and provide support.