Emerging Stronger Post-Pandemic

<p>This week on TeachLab, our host Justin Reich joins a panel of education leaders with Superintendent Dr. Baron Davis from Richland School District Two in Columbia, SC, Superintendent Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed of  Hopkins Public Schools in Minneapolis, MN, and Dr. Beth Rabbitt, CEO of The Learning Accelerator, hosted by the US Department of Education's Office of EdTech. </p><p>In the conversation, panelists share recent experiences in districts, schools and classrooms throughout the pandemic. In the face of challenges, new strategies and innovations have emerged. Panelists reflect on how educators can take these insights and move towards more equitable learning experiences for all students. </p><p>The conversation was moderated by Chris Rush, Sr. Advisor for Innovation & Director of Educational Technology, Office of the Secretary at U.S. Department of Education, and Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director, U.S. Department of Education, as a part of the Office of Education Technology’s “Planning for Changing Scenarios: Navigating the Road Ahead”, a webinar and blog series to help districts and schools share challenges and strategies.</p><p>“It's really important for us to take some time and reflect on what we have learned in the past 20 months, recognizing the uniqueness of everyone's journeys… then also look ahead and strip away the things that we don't necessarily need, and continue with things that have worked for our learners.”  </p><p>- Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director, Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education</p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode we hear about:</strong></p><ul><li>The future of learning in the context of a post-pandemic world</li><li>The importance of listening to the needs of teachers, students, and families</li><li>Staying mission focused to make hard decisions </li><li>Strategies for creating more meaningful learning experiences for students, and letting go of the things that aren’t contributing to that mission </li><li>The importance of centering health and wellness </li