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2020-05
Time
Time. Time is an interesting concept. Everyone always wishes for more of it, but most people are not sure how to use the time they are given. Well, the point I am trying to make is that there are so many hours in a day, but do we know how to use them? Due to Covid-19, I really was able to think about this. For the first week or so, I saw this pandemic as a vacation from my rigorous class work. In the following weeks after that, I was in a constant state of boredom. I feel as if this is the story for most college students. This is when I decided I needed to do something about it. As the school year had concluded, I began to look for a job. Come to find out, it was truly not as hard as it seemed to find a job during a pandemic. In a week’s time, I had started my full-time job and could not be more excited. Of course, it took time to get use to the long hours and the physical demands, but, in time, it had become the perfect cure to my boredom. In fact, it felt so good that I did not want to stop there. With my newfound energy, I began to exercise for a minimum of two hours a day. When that was not enough, I decided to teach myself about the economy and the stock market. Now, me sharing my quarantine experience is not to gloat or to try and portray myself as one that is greater than another. With this story, I am trying to portray my realization that my view of time has changed. Before the pandemic, I would not believe that I would be working a full-time job, working out, and learn for fun all in the matter of 24 hours. I would not have thought I had enough time. With proper motivation though, and a more strict schedule, I had begun to realize that time is something that you will not have forever, so try and use the time that you have currently to its maximum potential. -
2020-08
The Real Pandemic: How America Believed The Coronavirus Proved the Existence of Educational Inequity
Several articles seek to expand the conversation of educational inequity during the pandemic in New York City public schools, however many exclude key aspects of inequality that predate the pandemic. This narrative acknowledges and challenges notions that use the pandemic to explain the inequality. It is not only my personal experience throughout the pandemic, but also the experiences around public education of me, my students, and co-workers. Amplifying the necessity for leadership, mental health, and technology to combat the concerns of racial and class retraumatization, the aspiration and achievement gap, and other aspects of inequity. In this analysis, we transform ideas about inequality in relation to [rather than caused by] the pandemic and challenge readers to think about solutions in a different way. -
2020-09-10T07:30
New Jersey School Bus Stop, September 2020
My 11 year old was not interested in doing a first day of school photo like we've done in the past. I get that it's embarrassing since "nobody else's parents walk around with big cameras." But I couldn't pass up the opportunity to preserve the moment for posterity, so I snuck a picture with my phone and cropped it afterward. I think the photo says a lot about the moment without words- the American flag, the masks, and the way the two girls are talking to each other while staying at least six feet apart. The flag represents, to me, the event that broke the idea of American exceptionalism for Americans in denial. Despite my prediction that Trump would screw up the response to the virus back in March, I was sure we'd be back to normal by the fall. I thought someone would get Trump to do the right thing. All I can say is I'm glad to live in one of the few states with strict rules that have brought our March and April infection rates low enough to have safe, hybrid, public education. -
2020-06-23
Cows Graze on a High School's Baseball Field While Students Stay Away
While students continue to practice social distancing and campus won't fully reopen until October 5th, Summerville High in Tuolumne, California received some bovine visitors. In an article filled with puns, the author describes the situation and the corralling of the cows to the baseball field where they could be more easily retrieved and cool themselves with the sprinkler system while they waited. While the students are away, the cows will play! -
05/27/2020
Alberto Puig Oral History, 2020/05/27
Oral History project from Northeastern University. Christina Lefebvre interviews Alberto Puig. Alberto Puig teaches at Mass General and at Harvard Medical School. At Mass General, he directs a clinical teaching service for the Department of Medicine, where a group of physicians work closely with medical students and residents during their clinical inpatient education in the inpatient medicine services in the hospital at the Department of Medicine and Mass General. The team takes care of patients in the context of being clinical teachers. Alberto talks about his experiences, opinions and hopes concerning COVID-19 and his hopes for continued medical and social understandings. -
2020-07-17
"Every Parent Online"
A meme the caption to which reads "Every parent right now" followed by three identical images of an SNL performer dressed as a middle aged women with large hair, looking horrified and/or disgusted. Under each image is a caption, they read "STARTING SCHOOL IN PERSON," "STARTING SCHOOL ONLINE," "HOMESCHOOLING" This is a reference to the inconstant ways in which boards are choosing to run schools in the fall, all of which have different opponents. Many boards have changed their plans several times over the summer as the number of cases in their areas have changed and they have received feedback from parents, teachers, and health professionals. -
2020-07-16
How to Wear a Non-Medical Cloth Mask Safely Infographic
A infographic produced by the World Health Organization, it reads "HOW TO WEAR A NON-MEDICAL FABRIC MASK SAFELY / Do's --> / Clean your hand before touching the mask / Inspect the mask for damage or if dirty / Adjust the mask to your face without leaving gaps on the sides / Cover your mouth, nose, and chin / Avoid touch the mask / Clean your hands before removing the mask / Remove the mask by the straps behind the ears of head / Pull the mask away from your face / Store the mask in a clean plastic, resealable bag if it is not dirty or wet and you plan to re-sure it / Remove the mask by the straps when taking it out of the bag / Wash the mask in soap or detergent, preferably with hot water, at least once a day / Clean your hands after removing the mask / Don'ts --> / Do not use a mask that looks damaged / Do not wear a loose mask / Do not wear the mask under the nose / Do not remove the mask where there are people within 1 metre / Do not use a mask that is difficult to breathe through / Do not wear a dirty or wet mask / Do not share your mask with others / A fabric mask can protect others around you. To protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19, remember to keep at least 1 metre distance from others, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly, and avoid touching your face and mask." -
05/08/2020
Dawn Brunschon Oral History, 2020/05/08
Dawn Brunschon is a K-12 librarian currently working at home and helping to find new ways to connect with kids from afar and to connect kids with books. In this interview, Dawn discusses the challenges of working from home, what education might look like as the pandemic goes on, worries about her family and the economy, as well as social issues. -
2020-07-12
States vs. The Department of Education
As a teacher, I am concerned about having to go back into the classroom. I have preexisting conditions, live with at risk individuals, and don't want to die. While I know that private schools tend to be better funded than public schools, I was shocked and confused as to why the government would choose to prioritize institutions that are able to support themselves better in these trying times. This item was added TAGS v6.1.9.1. I originally searched under the hashtag #schools. Within that search, I have chosen to add the following tweet because it discusses the opening salvos in an ongoing battle between States and Individuals vs the Federal Government over the allocation of relief funds. Link to the NPR article: (https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/07/07/888793021/states-sue-education-department-over-allocation-of-pandemic-funds-to-schools?utm_campaign=npr&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social) -
2020-05-27
Looking at Art
Video created by the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston as part of the activities for their Play Date events, which are tailored to families and young children. The video is aimed at younger viewers and models for them how to look at a piece of art, and includes some questions for the audience to ask themselves. As museums have transitioned more to digital spaces, they have had to create programming that can appeal to all parts of their audience. This video highlights how museums are continuing to engage with children during the pandemic, and how they are using their collections in an educational environment even at a distance. -
2020-06-12
3 year old participating in online speech therapy
This is a picture of my daughter doing her speech therapy during Covid-19.Normally it is done in person but due to the stay at home order zoom meetings were instead utilized.These meetings although better than nothing were not as effective since my child is so young and cannot sit still for a 30 minute meeting.It's important to show how the coronavirus has impacted children with learning disabilities or delays. -
2020-07-01
Studying Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Global Higher Education: Evidence for Future Research and Practice
I present preliminary evidence that formal and informal research on ‘online education and distance learning’, followed by ‘international mobility’ and ‘public health’, are currently the three most important issues and topics facing scholars and practitioners as a result of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Using NVivo 12.0 qualitative software, I collected and analyzed data from 123 abstracts representing 147 contributors across 98 colleges and universities from the author’s forthcoming book (provisionally) entitled, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Global Higher Education, to be published by Routledge (Taylor & Francis). Preliminary result suggests that the number of proposals submitted to the ‘online education and distance learning’ section (N = 34) suggest a major shift from international and comparative higher education scholars, policymakers and practitioners to investigate an area that is understudied, and perhaps largely overlooked in many developing and transitional economies. I provide several resource global researchers and community members could implement to publish empirical research and policy briefs surrounding the impacts of the COVID-19 on postsecondary (tertiary) education. Implications for future research and policymaking are discussed. -
2020-05
Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston, Coronavirus Response
Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston offered this Coronavirus Pandemic Response update outlining the work they have continued doing during the pandemic, including information about intake, community legal education and outreach, legal advocacy, small business support, unemployment assistance, medical-legal partnerships, and litigation. "The demand for our free legal services has increased exponentially since the start of the public health and economic crisis. Since March, we have received over 350 requests for legal assistance (intakes). The estimated demographic breakdown is as follows: 55% Black; 25% Latinx; 10% Asian American; and 10% other." -
2020-06-18
Texas students will return to school campuses this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott tells lawmakers
Texas, as a state, has had some of the largest one day new covid case counts over the past week. While some are calling this the "second wave" of covid cases the truth is it is still the first. While Texas was not hard hit in the beginning of the pandemic, in March, April, and May, it is clear that the governor, Greg Abbott's, decision to begin re-opening the state on May 1st has resulted in our rising case count now. To add insult to injury the governor announced today that all public schools will hold in person classes beginning this fall and mask wearing will not be required. I am lucky that I homeschool my high school age son already. I can't imagine the struggle parents will be facing this fall. I know many will wish they had the option not to send their children back to school because they fear their child getting the virus, but not everyone has the opportunity to homeschool. -
2020-06-17
Annual Teachers' Performance: Don't Stop Believin' - Canterbur Edition
Every year, during the Christmas and end-of the-year "blockbuster" (talent show) assemblies, the entirety of the staff at Canterbury High School put on a song and dance. With schools closed this year they took it online and created video of them in their homes dedicated to the students and graduating class in particular. In choosing the song Don't Stop Believin' they shared a sentiment of hope and understand during a stressful time for students. They also made some inside references in the way they changed the words from the original song: the O-train is notoriously inconsistent and often does not run, hence going nowhere (on top of going nowhere because of restrictions due to the pandemic.) -
2020-06-07
Making Us Matter Launches Official Website
Amidst school closures across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, University of San Francisco doctoral students, Eghosa Obaizamomwan Hamilton and Gertrude Jenkins, founded and launched Making Us Matter Virtual High School in March 2020. While educational equity issues compounded as a result of nation-wide school closures, Hamilton and Jenkins built an educational platform in which a collective of Black educators would create challenging and empowering curriculum focused on social justice and Blackness. Making Us Matter is offered, free of charge, to any student interested in curriculum focused on Black-inclusion. While educational institutions have scrambled in their attempts to serve students during the COVID-19 pandemic, Making Us Matter is a shining example of how educational leaders can disrupt education and build learning experiences that challenge the shortcomings of traditional educational models. -
2020-05-31
Online Class During the COVID-19 Shutdown
This is a new experience for me to have online courses in normal quarters. Students can still learn new knowledge and finish their courses on time depends on this model of teaching. -
2020-04-21
Wondery's Fighting Coronavirus Podcast, "Taking Care of Our Kids"
Episode 5 of Wondery's Fighting Coronavirus podcast, entitled "Taking Care of Our Kids," tackles the problems facing today's youth as a direct result of school shutdowns under nationwide shelter-in-place orders. Interestingly, of the major concerns surrounding children during this pandemic, learning does not enter the top 3. Instead, experts are more concerned with food security, student safety, and the long term social and emotional impact of the overall pandemic experience. The podcast also discuss the potential structural changes to America's education system as a result of the uncertain future of the pandemic and shift to remote learning. The conversation around remote learning is sure to continue as educational systems determine how best to proceed in the coming months. There are many calls throughout the country to reopen schools in the pre-pandemic format. This podcast suggests a complete different reality. -
2020-05-30
Summer Time
Relatives from Mexico were supposed to visit during the summer since they were finally granted access to visit the United States. Unfortunately, those plans have been canceled and it is truly upsetting. They've never experienced a fun day at the beach due to how they live in the very center of Mexico, the city, and we wanted to make the most out of this opportunity they were given. -
2020-05-30
My Kitchen table has become my office!!!
I am at my table for 7 hours working from home and as well as doing coursework since the pandemic started. It’s is a shift from being in a school building both professionally and academically. -
2020-04-14
Northern Arizona University creates Wi-Fi hotspots on Navajo and Hopi reservations to help students continue classes
“By giving students some additional options to connect and take courses, we hope to bring some measure of relief and let them know that our institutional commitment to Native Americans means that none of them is left behind,” said Chad Hamill, vice president for NAU’s Office of Native American Initiatives. -
2020-05-29
Give Kids a Break
This is a message to parents about what their kids are going through. As tough as things are in quarantine, parents must be mindful that it is equally as difficult for the children. -
May 29 2020
Brooklyn College Logo
"Brooklyn College" in white text with a red background used as a logo -
2020
COVID 19 journal
This is a journal I wrote my self for a school assignment to recount what it was like living through the COVID 19 crisis -
2020-05-16
Living inside my head.
The self isolation during lockdown gifted me time to reflect on the nature of reality. The result was a visual proof of Bell’s inequality. Ironic for a blind man! -
2020-05-17
Living through Covid-19: 05/17/2020
This is a journal entry that specifically focuses on the transition to online learning and the practice of social distancing. *anonymous *This was intentionally a journal/diary entry therefore it was done through a word doc. -
2020-04-06
Living through Covid-19: 05/12/2020
This is a journal entry that specifically focuses on the transition to online learning and the practice of social distancing. *anonymous *This was intentionally a journal/diary entry therefore it was done through a word doc. -
2020-05-25
The last normal day
This is the last normal day I had as a teacher. We were talking about covid-19 earlier and I read the students the current numbers. One student asked me if I thought they would close our school. I told him it was a long way off and not to worry. I took this photo to sent to the principal because yet again my classroom was filled beyond capacity with students sharing chairs and students at my desk. This was the last photo I have on my phone of a normal day, an hour later it was announced that our district was closing schools. As the students left the teachers yelled after them to keep in touch, we would figure it all out, and we loved them. You can see the life of these students. So much energy and light. I miss them terribly. -
2020-05-23
First Morning of Campus Closure at Princeton High School
The student quad on the Princeton High School campus stands empty on the first morning of closure. Normally filled with students and staff, the sudden desertion of campus felt eerie and apocalyptic. #ASU #HST580 -
2020-05-19
Photo taken of last day of work
Working at a school during COVID-19 has felt like a whirlwind. The transition to an online format with no notice and a sort of "learn as we go" training has been tiring. I'm grateful that things worked out and that schools were still able to provide quality educational opportunities despite being shuttered. Turning in my keys for summer was bittersweet. It'll be nice to take time to reflect and decompress over the summer, and plan for a potential return in the fall. It was a very odd first year in education, and an odd way to end the school year. A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the future and what will happen next, but if educators can survive this year, they can survive anything. #ASU #HST580 -
2020-05-23
HRC Flyer Outlines the Unique Potential Issues Faced by LGBTQ People Amid COVID-19
The LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges amid the COVID-19 crisis from areas related to health, healthcare, and job benefits. This flyer feels gut wrenching during a crisis, and it demonstrates how much further the LGBTQ community still must go before full equality is actually realized. #ASU #HST580 -
2020-03-26
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Chairman Explains Hardship Caused by Closures
“Unlike state and local governments which predominately use tax dollars to operate, Native Sovereign Nations rely on revenue from business ventures to fund critical services and programs for their citizens including healthcare, housing, education, family services, financial support, elder care, police, courts and more. We have a 10-county service area and also provide medical care to other Native Americans that seek our services. Including our Four Winds Casino locations and Tribal Government, we one of the largest employers in Michiana employing over 3,000 people and we support hundreds of area and local businesses. Without revenue, we lose our ability to serve the individuals that rely on us for these important services as well as employment. Unfortunately, with our casinos closed indefinitely, we are forced to make some difficult decisions.” #IndigenousStories -
05/08/2020
KNPR Paper
This short paper was written in regards to the state of Nevada program on the radio station 88.9fm. I wrote the paper in regards to the state of Nevada program hosted by Joe Schoenmann. -
05/07/2020
Myself and Podcast
Myself and Podcast Since the school shut down, I started this essay -
2020-05-16
KNPR Paper Extra Credit
A student's paper discussing a KNPR report on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals in Nevada, covering the program's proposed termination and resulting impact on undocumented students. -
2020-05-09
The Effects on Education
A student's essay on how COVID-19 has affected education in Nevada. -
2020-05-14
My Experiences
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2020-05-14
Is Depression a Smptom of this Pandemic?
Biography -
2020-05-15
Living through Covid-19
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2020-05-15
"Graduate Together," Mural by BMike, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans-based visual artist Brandan “BMike” Odums painted this mural outside of his studio in the Bywater neighborhood honoring students who will not be able to attend their graduation ceremony due to Coronavirus. The mural reads "Graduate Together; nobody gonna take my crown; dedicated to the class of 2020; keep growing; BMike." This mural will be included in a nationally broadcast television special honoring the Class of 2020. -
2020-05-13
Life during quarantine in the Coachella Valley
Our city is known as the City of Festivals; we host several festivals throughout the year. Two of the largest festivals, Coachella and Stagecoach, have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means a great deal of money and jobs have been lost. Here in the Coachella Valley, we are considered a tourist region, so when tourists can't come or events are cancelled, it is devastating. I was supposed to work at both festivals to help subsidize income for my family. Now, that has been made unavailable. And I am left looking for other ways to bring necessary funds into my household. Not having the festivals and several other events at our many Casinos has been really disparaging. We also have hundreds of Golf courses and resorts. This has put a lot of our people out of work. This also brings a damper to all of the other resources that help make these festivals and events complete. All of the maintenance, food vendors, and other vendors have also lost out of money. I actually work at a Boys and Girls Club and we have been shut down since March 16th. Although, I am still getting paid, it has not been as much as it normally would and that has hurt our family. We have four clubhouses here in the Coachella Valley with thousands of students; having to see these kids not being able to get together and play and have a place to escape for a while has been difficult. We have implemented virtual clubhouse programs to help keep the community connected. Although, that has been made difficult because several of our more eastern cities are more rural. These cities do not have great internet service. Therefore, several students cannot access activities and/or even participate in distance-learning. It is really sad to see how some of our students have not been able to get the help they need. -
2020-03
About Sar Cov-2
Before the pandemic had morphed into its current situation, Sarah Munro, a student at Columbia's School of Public Health, created an overview that was shared with friends and family members. It was meant to provide a resource to answer basic questions such as: how long will this last, should I wear a mask, etc. Although she is not a doctor, she is studying epidemiology and other related fields concerning diseases. Her belief was that some information is better than no information. Sarah Munro is the original author, Joey Dorion is publishing per her request Early March, exact date unknown -
2019-07-11
Hands On From A Distance
The image is of Dr. Parsioon teaching a fellow student how to begin performing a craniotomy on a fetal pig. Due to the closeness and proximity of teacher to the student, this will no longer be considered a safe way to educate the pandemic has affected our learning and teaching methods permanently due to social distancing. -
04/01/2020
Teachers in Burlington Support Students During COVID-19
The school system and education are one of the most important pillars of Burlington, MA’s core values. Its educators are dedicated to the success of their students. Thus, a “social-distancing” parade was created to go through the neighborhoods and greet current and former students. Even though remote learning is the new going to school, the educators wanted to show their support for the students and their families. -
2020-03-27
Studying during COVID-19
The slogan on this image reflects the nature of studying in isolation during COVID-19. The image features on UTas student communication emails that provide information on the university's response to the pandemic. - HUM402 -
2020-04-28
COVID-19 and its effect on college students
This is an article on the Niagara Frontier Publications website discussing the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on college students. This article discusses many of the struggles that college students are facing. This article is significant to me because it lists many of the struggles that I am facing as a college student. One of the challenges I am facing is the uncertainty of everything, and not knowing whether my education may be affected in the future. It is difficult to enroll in classes for the next semester without knowing whether they will be online or on campus. #CSUS #HIST15H -
2020-04-28
A Personal Reflection on the Pandemic
In early March of 2020, it was business as usual. I had a full schedule that included a 50 hour a week job, classes at Arizona State University, friends to socialize with, and of course, my family. As the next fifty-five days (and counting) marched on, everything changed. First, my workstation, a nice area with two large monitors, printer, and scanner was reduced to my kitchen table. There I had the luxury of no commute, but I was relegated to a small ten-inch laptop and none of the other accoutrements of my office. I realized that my breaks, often taken outside, had been taken for granted all these years. More importantly, I missed the social engagement of my colleagues and supervisor. School work was the least impacted by the pandemic. I was already working on my curriculum online so there was little impact. I did miss having the option to study in a public forum, as all public areas become vacant. I think the biggest change and challenge from the current two-month quarantine revolves around my family and friends. My husband and I use weekends and vacations to go to the lake, ride motorcycles, and meet friends for dinner. Birthdays and Easter rolled by without the usual gatherings and celebrations. Churches gathered online for services; a major shift from thousands of years establishing a place for worship. Social media played a larger part in my life, but there really is not a substitute for human interaction. There is an emotional gap that is lost when the interaction is two dimensional on the phone or computer via FaceTime and Zoom Meetings. I believe that much will change once things return to “normal”. It will be commonplace to see people wearing medical masks. Social distancing (staying six feet apart) will be marked in supermarkets and malls going forward. People, homes, cars, and offices will be cleaner on a daily basis. The most positive change, hopefully, will be the inclusion and follow up on our elderly friends, family, and neighbors. Many will have similar difficulties getting out, even after the quarantine is lifted. Our newfound awareness should impact all mankind, as we work harder to take care of one another. -
2020-04-23
Intro to Public History
A college student's perception about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on college students. -
2020-03-31
Florida Seminole Learning Center Goes Online
"For those sheltering at home and practicing social distancing, there is only so much internet browsing and television watching one can do before cabin fever really sets in. Luckily, the Native Learning Center is ready to step in to expand minds through podcasts and webinare on multiple subjects." #IndigenousStories -
2020-04-05
Jobs
Personal Reflection