Remove Oral History Remove Private School Remove Tradition
article thumbnail

‘Next year will be a better year’: An oral history of year three of pandemic schooling, Part III

The Hechinger Report

I’m going to keep her at her private school. One of the teachers at his school passed away suddenly over winter break. In northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville Public Schools families and staff enjoyed a glimpse of normalcy this spring. Fourth graders got to have their traditional field day.

article thumbnail

Teaching to the student, not the test

The Hechinger Report

Revere’s school district is one of the leaders in Massachusetts in advancing student-centered learning, which is surprising on multiple levels. It’s an approach associated with affluent private schools — free from state curricula and testing mandates. Revere is moving to spread student-centered learning across its 11 schools.

Teaching 111
article thumbnail

“We’re really underwater here:” An oral history of year three of pandemic schooling, Part II

The Hechinger Report

I came to this country at a very young age, but I still [had] very traditional Mexican parents. Our high school definitely brought light to [the emotional and social needs of students] the first two weeks. My daughter is going to a private school this year. I don’t want to fail my children or my family. I just don’t.