Today was like the first day of school. No one knew really what to expect. We are all figuring out a new system. It's like school filled with first year teachers and we're all miles apart but highly invested in these kids.
Today the kids made my day.
I had a morning meeting with my targeted math class. For 15 minutes they were engaged, following along, asking questions. That's a good day under normal circumstances for that class. It's normally like pulling teeth, today had an ease. It was lovely.
Then I moved into my 1:1 meetings. 7 of them 10-30 minutes each, talking to my kids. Connecting with my kids. It was great to hear their voices, their sense of humor, the sarcasms. They wanted to talk to me, me who they often try to get out of talking to. Probably because they were not academic questions. I'm not concerned about a missing assignment, or what their grade is right now. Hell we aren't even allowed to grade this week. I am concerned about them as people and that they leave all of this as better people. We laughed and shared how we are both doing. They were genuinely concerned about me and my well-being. They asked if they could connect with other teachers like this. I encouraged them strongly to yes please do. Your teachers need this just as much as you do.
My students showed their humanity today, their kindness and compassion. This is causing them to grow up faster than they should have to. But they are wonderful kids who I am thankful to teach and we will get through this together.
Signing off for now
-C
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