Canadian students need a return to regular classes this fall
Students learn best when they develop strong personal connections with their teachers. We need to stop dwelling on worst-case scenarios
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Author: Michael Zwaagstra
Let’s be realistic about physical distancing in schools
It’s absurd to think that physical distancing in schools will look like it does in grocery stores
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Pandemic academics teach us that classrooms still matter
COVID-19 has reminded us that technology is an extremely poor substitute for in-person learning
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Rigid focus on seniority hurts teachers and students
There is a huge difference between protecting senior teachers from arbitrary layoffs and guaranteeing their preference in being hired for vacant positions
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Education faculties fail to prepare young teachers to be effective
Education schools often tilt from one useless fad to another with little practical use in actual classrooms
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