Discover how the crisis of a global pandemic allowed educators to improve learning across the pre-K-adult pipeline. While acknowledging the scale of loss and difficulty the COVID pandemic engendered within the field of education, this book focuses on how sudden and forced changes to teaching and learning created "Pandemic Positives," which can be captured and brought to scale. In particular: Part I addresses how Pandemic Positives came into being, with special attention to the presence of educator hope and creativity. Part ...
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Discover how the crisis of a global pandemic allowed educators to improve learning across the pre-K-adult pipeline. While acknowledging the scale of loss and difficulty the COVID pandemic engendered within the field of education, this book focuses on how sudden and forced changes to teaching and learning created "Pandemic Positives," which can be captured and brought to scale. In particular: Part I addresses how Pandemic Positives came into being, with special attention to the presence of educator hope and creativity. Part II explores the Pandemic Positives that arose in three settings: when schools were closed, when learning turned online, and when schools re-opened. Part III provides strategies for replicating the Pandemic Positives so they become positive educational game changers. This book is grounded on trauma and mental wellness theory and includes the in-the-trenches experiences and voices of educators. The text features art created by the coauthors and shares both their professional and personal experiences, humanizing and enriching the book. Mending Education completes a trilogy composed of Breakaway Learners and Trauma Doesn't Stop at the School Door by Karen Gross. Book Features: Focuses on what has been ignored in education in any organized and cohesive fashion- how the pandemic actually improved education if we have the courage and will to see those positives and implement them. Filled with the voices of educators-their spoken words that are often ignored or not understood, appreciated, or implemented. Includes an epilogue that is an actual conversation between the authors based on a set of questions, allowing them to share their thoughts and feelings about the book and its positive messages. Designed to be used in classrooms and in policy discussions-all in an effort to improve education for every student. Shares the professional and personal experiences of the authors, including their own individual experiences with trauma-a personal and revelatory read.
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Mending Education, by Karen Gross and Edward K. S. Wang, offers a compelling examination of the U.S. educational system in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Divided into three sections, the book focuses on the silver linings of a global crisis, highlighting positive practices that emerged during the pandemic and proposing ways to integrate these lessons into the future of education. The authors open by vividly recounting the unparalleled challenges faced by students, educators, and institutions during the pandemic. From preschoolers to university students, no learner escaped the seismic shift to online education. Gross and Wang explore the rapid transition from in-person instruction to digital classrooms, shedding light on how teachers adapted to an entirely new way of teaching.
While the book does not shy away from discussing the devastating effects of the pandemic, including social, economic, and geographic disparities, the focus remains on identifying actionable positives. The authors delve into creative solutions employed by educators during this time, demonstrating how these strategies can become enduring practices within schools. Chapter 8 stands out as a particularly impactful section. Here, the authors spotlight simple yet transformative practices, such as conducting home visits or starting each day with personalized greetings for students. These small gestures, while born out of necessity, fostered stronger connections and deeper engagement, offering lessons in human-centered education. Similarly, the text celebrates how teachers expanded beyond textbook-based teaching to incorporate diverse, innovative methods. Such shifts, according to Gross and Wang, should be embraced and institutionalized to build a more adaptive and inclusive educational system.
While the insights presented are valuable, I feel the book occasionally lacks conciseness. For readers familiar with the intricacies of education, the detailed descriptions may seem somewhat repetitive. However, for those outside the field or involved in policy-making, the depth provides an illuminating perspective on what educators endured and achieved during this unprecedented time.
Mending Education is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in understanding the resilience of educators and the transformative potential of the pandemic�s lessons. Gross and Wang skillfully bridge the gap between crisis response and long-term reform, offering a hopeful vision for the future of education. Whether you�re a policymaker, an educator, or simply curious about how the pandemic reshaped learning, this book provides a meaningful lens through which to view the challenges and opportunities that now define modern education.
