Published Dec 3, 2020

A Weird School Year So Far

Sanjay Gupta and Evan McMorris-Santoro delve into the tumultuous school year amid the pandemic, exploring the intricacies of school reopenings in NYC, the widening educational performance gap, especially among vulnerable students, and the alarming rise in teacher burnout and retirements.

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A Weird School Year So Far

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Teacher Support Matters

Academic Struggles Exposed

School Reopening Insights

Education Inequities Exposed

Teacher Burnout Crisis

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School Reopening

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School ReopeningSanjay Gupta and Evan McMorris-Santoro discuss the complexities of reopening schools during the pandemic, focusing on strategies and testing in New York City. They examine how improved testing has influenced decisions to safely bring students back to classrooms.

School Reopening

Academic ChallengesThe pandemic has widened the gap in academic performance, particularly affecting younger students and those with limited access to technology. Evan McMorris-Santoro discusses how schools are grappling with these challenges and the adjustments made to grading systems.

Academic Challenges

Teacher BurnoutThe pandemic has intensified emotional exhaustion among teachers, leading to increased burnout and early retirements. Evan McMorris-Santoro discusses the challenges educators face in adapting to remote teaching and the urgent need for support to retain experienced professionals.

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