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SEPTEMBER hen my children’s school district announced
last week that their first semester would be
held entirely online, I felt relieved. Since
there are so many unanswered questions about kids and
coronavirus, in-person learning—even if it was only
two days a week—seemed risky.
But then I began to panic. It was hard enough to
help my elementary school-aged boys with online
learning this spring when they each only had one
class on Zoom. How will my husband and I juggle our
full-time jobs while helping our kids with (potentially)
several hours of schoolwork?
I know that we’re not alone in our anxiety. My
Facebook feed is abuzz with posts about pods, tutors
and babysitters. Actually, I had to delete the app
from my phone recently because reading about other
people’s potential plans was becoming overwhelming
But parents aren’t the only ones worried about
school. In this issue, Megan Gregoire talked to teachers
about their expectations for the fall and discovered that
the uncertainty is stressing them out, too.
Before I deleted Facebook, I also saw many posts
about families considering private school. If you’re
thinking about making the switch, you’ll want to read
Joy Saha’s story about the changes to admissions
events during a pandemic.
Also in this issue: creative ways kids have been making
money now that traditional summer jobs are unavailable
and expert advice on raising an eco-conscious family.
Plus, we’re sharing books to get your kids excited about
school, our favorite places to pick fruit and three s’mores
recipes to try at your next cookout.
After reading our digital issue, check out our
website. Did you know that we accept contributions
from readers? If you have something you’d like to
share, such as a review or a personal essay, please email
me; I’d love to hear from you!
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