As much as students may not admit it, they depend upon, welcome, and expect the comfort and stability of their schools. This week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) changed their initial guidelines to close schools. In our early response, did we inadvertently and unintentionally deny students their safe haven when they may have needed it the most? What lessons did we learn about keeping students healthy and ensuring they feel safe and supported?
Join the conversation with Marc Cohen, principal of Martin Luther King Middle School in Montgomery County, Maryland, and guest author of this week’s whole child newsletter by commenting below on the experience and insights of your community, school, or family. When we are faced with the next crisis, let’s be better prepared to meet the needs of the whole child.
