Most parents are worried school closures will leave their students behind, survey finds [edsource.org]

I keep reading this worry, and realize that we've overly socialized parents that schools are more important than they are. This is not so! Parents have the most influence on their children's learning. Why do we believe that school is better than home?  I think we need to work at this perception being the exception, rather than the rule. People, including children do not learn in the context of fear, at school or at home. While we are all struggling with the unknowns of COVID-19, its the perfect time to focus on relating to and communicating with eachother,  learning about skills needed at home, and how to take care of ourselves and others when the need arises. These are powerful social skills that build resilience and strength. We rob parents and children of deep familial relationships when we sidestep the needs for strengthening families by putting the responsibility on "school." The most important role schools can play during this pandemic is providing food for families in need. People are driven to learn things they need to know for survival. We cannot underestimate the amazing creativity and power of the emotional spirit, driven to help. It's going to be okay. We will be new, but we will get through this together ❤.