What COVID-19 revealed about US schools -- and 4 ways to rethink education | Nora Flanagan

What COVID-19 revealed about US schools -- and 4 ways to rethink education | Nora Flanagan

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The transcript reflects on the transition to remote learning due to the pandemic, highlighting the challenges faced by teachers, students, and parents. It emphasizes the need for engaging parents, demanding equity, supporting the whole student, and rethinking assessment. The narrative calls for systemic changes in education to better serve students and communities, urging a focus on equity, empathy, and holistic support.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges teachers faced when transitioning to remote learning?

Reducing class sizes

Organizing field trips

Learning to host online meetings

Finding new textbooks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the pandemic affect students who had to work?

They had more free time

They received higher wages

They had to balance work and online classes

They could attend school in person

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the four big ideas mentioned for improving education?

Focusing on sports, arts, technology, and science

Engaging parents, demanding equity, supporting the whole student, and rethinking assessment

Increasing homework, more tests, longer school days, and stricter rules

Building more schools, hiring more teachers, increasing funding, and reducing class sizes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is engaging parents considered important in the educational process?

To understand what excites or shuts down their children

To ensure parents can help with homework

To increase school funding

To organize more bake sales

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant issue in the school system that needs addressing according to the transcript?

Lack of sports facilities

Unequal tech infrastructure

Too many art classes

Excessive field trips

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized as crucial for supporting the whole student?

Social workers, nurses, and counselors in schools

Increased homework

More standardized tests

Longer school hours

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested as a way to rethink assessment in schools?

Using only oral exams

Eliminating all forms of assessment

Focusing on proficiency-based grading

Increasing the number of tests

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