Educating in Changing Times
Contributor: Jonas Sauder | File type : Article
Resources for Schooling at Home
A ship lost at sea for many days suddenly sighted a friendly vessel. From the mast of the unfortunate vessel was seen a signal: “Water, water. We die of thirst.”... Read More
To Grow as a Teacher, Embrace the Unusual
Contributor: Melvin Lehman | Length : 5 | File type : Audio
How can you become a better teacher? In Intentional Growth, Melvin explores a range of steps you can take to develop your understanding and your ability to communicate. In this excerpt, he highlig... Read More
Comprehensive Study Guide for Amos Fortune: Free Man
Contributor: Jonas Sauder | File type : Teaching Material
These questions, comments and suggested activities can stimulate deep engagement with the story of Amos Fortune’s life in a way that cultivates insight and wisdom. The questions follow the story pa... Read More
Seeking a Right Way: Preparing for Schooling at Home
Contributor: Jonas Sauder | File type : Article
In this essay, Jonas reflects on what we can learn from the coronavirus shutdown. How should schools plan for the future? How can our communities prepare for the new normal, if that normal includes ex... Read More
Flattening the Grading Curve: End-of-Year Video
Contributor: Zac Weaver | Length : 7 | File type : Video
Lebanon Valley Christian School created this video to keep their patrons and students connected with plans for ending the school year with a bang... and chocolate.
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Best Practices for Distance Teaching During COVID-19 (Webinar)
Contributor: Austin Shenk | Length : 33 | File type : Video
In this recorded Zoom meeting, three teachers discuss their schools' approaches to the challenges of the shutdown.
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From the meeting chat:
What is the b... Read More
FBCS Letter to Parents Regarding Coronavirus
Contributor: Gerald Miller | File type : Document
This is the initial letter Faith Builders Christian School sent to parents. It outlines how the school is planning to support learning at home. Within these parameters, each teacher sent out their own... Read More
Daily Learning at Home Checklist (Third Grade)
Contributor: Anna Zehr | File type : Curricular
Anna offers this sample checklist for supporting students who are learning at home during the school shutdown.
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Homeschool Plan: Parent Letter (MCS)
Contributor: Ryan Horst | File type : Document
Staff at MCS considered the plans of other schools and crafted this approach to fit their community.
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Daily Lesson Checklist for Home Study
Contributor: Kendall Myers | File type : Curricular
Waynesboro Mennonite School developed this checklist to allow parents to verify their child's progress during study from home.
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