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As schools closed without warning in response to the coronavirus threat, teachers across California had to innovate and find new ways to connect with and support their students. In this section, teachers share how they confronted this monumental challenge.

June 23, 2020

Incoming president of United Teachers Los Angeles has made racial justice her mission

A Q&A with Cecily Myart-Cruz.

Nadra Nittle/Chronicle of Social Change
June 22, 2020

Getting to 100% student engagement in distance learning

Teachers can partner with students, families and colleague to establish a caring classroom community, even if it’s from a distance.

Jessie Welcomer
June 15, 2020

What I wish I had told my students before the pandemic hit

Don't lose hope, find ways to help others, stay connected.

Teresa Puente
May 13, 2020

The end of college teaching as we know it (if all goes well)

Instead of baleful predictions, let's focus on the changes that should come about.

Jody Greene
May 8, 2020

Forge emotional connections with students before pursuing lessons online

Students' basic needs for love and belonging must be met before getting back to meaningful academic learning.

Elizabeth Mee
April 2, 2020

Teachers should seize this moment to connect with their students

For this generation of young people, the coronavirus crisis will be the defining moment of their lives.

John Bautista
April 2, 2020

'It’s a Small World': Orange County teachers inspire deaf and hard of hearing students [VIDEO]

Teachers heard students were missing school and wanted to let students know they were being missed, too.

Carolyn Jones
March 31, 2020

I’m here for my students, despite the distance

Coronavirus creates need, opportunity for teachers to focus on social-emotional support for their students.

Meghann Seril
March 27, 2020

Teachers must adapt how they use technology during coronavirus crisis

Gaps in access to technology forces teacher to innovate to reach his students and their parents.

Thomas Courtney
March 26, 2020

Schools must quickly find ways to offer remote learning

Schools and teachers must focus on creative, workable solutions to provide their students with education during school closures.

Ally Markovich