Discussions with Our Experts
Schools must be learning environments that promote the health and wellness of students and staff.
Helping Our Schools Respond to COVID-19
The Center for Safe and Healthy Schools provides resources for school leaders, teachers, staff, and parents. The COVID-19 outbreak has exposed significant need for schools and school leaders to understand how they should prepare for and respond to the challenges presented. This interview series provides curated information for school leaders and teachers related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 and Schools: Support for Students at Risk of Drop Out
Annette C. Anderson, PhD
Robert Balfanz, PhD
School of Education professors discuss the impact of COVID-19. Topics include: moving beyond academics; encouraging schools and families to minimize disruption; assessing impacts on high-risk students; building support networks; and considering the whole child when school is closed.
COVID-19 and Schools: Supporting Vulnerable Communities
Annette C. Anderson, PhD
Yolanda Abel, EdD
School of Education professors discuss the impact of COVID-19. Topics include: minimizing potential student disruptions; planning for possible gaps when face-to-face learning moves to technology-based learning; planning for disruptions outside of the normal school day; and supporting working parents during times of unease.
COVID-19 and Schools: Mitigating Teacher Stress
Annette C. Anderson, PhD
Lieny Jeon, PhD
School of Education professors discuss the impact of COVID-19. Topics covered include: identifying increased stressors for teachers and staff; discussing strategies for school leaders to address and reduce stress; and responding to teacher stressors.
COVID-19 and Schools: Preventing Bullying and Discrimination
Annette C. Anderson, PhD
Lieny Jeon, PhD
School of Education professors discuss the impact of COVID-19. Topics include: understanding the reasons behind bullying and discrimination during an epidemic; examining the coronavirus impact on Asian students; providing ways for classroom teachers to encourage empathetic behavior; and discussing messages for students who are victimized.
COVID-19 and Schools: Teacher Preparation
Annette C. Anderson, PhD
Eric Rice, PhD
School of Education professors discuss the impact of COVID-19. Topics covered include: the impact on our teacher preparation programs, preparation for teachers placed in schools that close, and advice for candidates who might be stressed.
COVID-19 and Schools: Family Engagement
Annette C. Anderson, PhD
Joyce Epstein, PhD
School of Education professors discuss the impact of COVID-19. Topics covered include: how schools can effectively communicate with parents, the importance of school leadership roles, and resources to share with parents.