All across the country, parents and caregivers are taking on the gargantuan role of homeschool teacher. Likewise, teachers are adapting at record speed as they evolve into remote educators. In many respects, what makes this new dynamic possible is technology. It allows us to share and access lesson plans and to connect with one another in virtual spaces.
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Lessons Learned: On Life and Working from Home
After nearly 20 years of living and working in Manhattan, 9/11 happened. It was jolting and jarring and had a big impact on my life – both personally and professionally. The current emotional energy of COVID-19 brings me back to that time. While the events are completely different, the emotions are strikingly similar: fear, uncertainty, love, compassion, helplessness and urgency.
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Ten Tips for Keeping Yourself Secure when Working Remotely
The Covid-19 crisis has created unprecedented challenges for businesses and employees across almost every industry. For many people, this means a shift to working from home. Unfortunately, it also represents an opportunity for scammers to try and take advantage of the uncertainty. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security is reminding people to remain extra-vigilant during this time. Here are some tips to keep yourself safe while working remotely:
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Hey Homeschooling Parents, You’ve Got This
Your alarm goes off. It’s the middle of the week and you have a job to get to. You throw the sheets back and get ready to take on your day. Though you may have a big deadline looming, or an important presentation coming up that is causing some stress, generally speaking, you are comfortable because you know your routine and you know what is expected of you.
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