Articles
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COVID-19 Diaries: The Science of Hand Washing
March 27, 2020Join science educator Rick Crosslin (IN '98) for fascinating experiments straight from his home lab.
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COVID-19 Diaries: Planning Makes It Work
March 26, 2020Dr. Jayda Pugliese (PA '16), the principal of St. Mary Interparochial School in Philadelphia, started planning for remote instruction with her staff just ahead of Pennsylvania’s statewide school closures. Students are learning, teachers are adjusting, and Zoom-based “clubs” provide a daily dose of fun.
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COVID-19 Diaries: Good Morning, Rocky Ridge!
March 25, 2020Principal Dr. Dilhani Uswatte (AL '09) finds a unique way to connect with students when coronavirus closes her school.
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How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19
March 24, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic is an understandably scary topic for kids. We asked Los Angeles psychologist Dr. Nina Tepper how adults can help.
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COVID-19 Diaries: Pandemic Lesson Planning in New York
March 23, 2020In January, Andrew Franz (NY '17) did a unit with his students on pathogens called "Horror in Wuhan," in which students researched the new virus that was taking hold in China: "It's weird how the relevancy of what we do in the classroom can relate to our own lives."
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COVID-19 Diaries: Taking Action in North Carolina
March 20, 2020When Principal Meghan LeFevers (NC ’17) realized that COVID-19 was about to land with a thud on Tryon Elementary School in Bessemer City, she and her staff swung into action to make sure families’ needs would be met.
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COVID-19 Diaries: Hailey Couch (OK '18)
March 19, 2020With the COVID-19 pandemic closing schools across the country, we're checking in with Milken Educators to see what's happening in their areas. Hailey Couch (OK '18) reports from Norman, Oklahoma.
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Spotlight: Carly Bowden (KS '19)
March 17, 2020At Carly Bowden (KS ’19)’s surprise Milken Award notification, two things stood out for her students: the fancy clothes, and how excited Carly’s colleagues were for her. Carly considers herself lucky: “I am truly blessed to work in a building and district that support me unconditionally.”
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Diving into Distance Learning because of COVID-19? You'll Love These Elementary Activities
March 16, 2020With the COVID-19 pandemic closing schools around the country, many educators are diving into distance learning for the first time. These elementary level activities from Virginia Milken Educator Wade Whitehead (VA '00) are perfectly suited to remote instruction.
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Spotlight: Shalisha Thomas (AR '19)
March 6, 2020When Shalisha Thomas (AR ’19) was in high school, the art room was her refuge, a place where she could express herself and felt at ease: “I strive daily to create that type of environment for my students.”