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Source: EduTopia, by Sarah Gonser  Suddenly, you’re not in the same physical space as your students. We asked teachers to share strategies for maintaining relationships—both peer-to-peer and student-teacher—when everything’s gone remote. On any given day in schools across America, many … [Read more...] about Educator Info: 7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure

Child psychologists share their advice for concerned parents during this time of uncertainty It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures required to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus are taking a toll on Americans’ mental health. Many overwhelmed parents have … [Read more...] about Family Resource: 10 Mental Health Signs To Watch Out For In Kids In The Age Of COVID-19

In this video clip, Child Development Expert Dr. Rahil Briggs discusses how families can maintain their emotional health amid coronavirus pandemic. Click here to watch the helpful clip. … [Read more...] about Family Resource: How families can maintain their emotional health

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly escalates, educators are facing an unprecedented crisis. Hundreds of colleges and universities have moved to online instruction, and as of this writing, governors in 46 states have shut down all public schools. According to Education Week, the … [Read more...] about Other Support: Online Education Is Difficult for the Littlest Learners. Here’s Some Help for School Leaders, Teachers and Families

Building community in a COVID-19 world is tough. But Brooklynites are nothing if not creative, industrious and hard-wired for making connections. "1. There’s a great deal of research showing that taking action in times of stress is a very effective remedy for reducing that stress. And, 2. … [Read more...] about Good News: The Rainbow Connection Project: Building Community While Social Distancing

All of our partners have pooled together resources to make sure everyone is supported during this time. If you're a parent, teacher, or informed advocate, there is something for everyone. We are continuing to update this page in an ongoing nature. Child Trends: Resources for educators, … [Read more...] about Other Support: Helpful Links from Our Partners