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In this EdWeek blog, an experiment in knowledge-gathering, Ferlazzo will address readers鈥 questions on classroom management, ELL instruction, lesson planning, and other issues facing teachers. Send your questions to lferlazzo@epe.org. Read more from this blog.

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What 69传媒 Like (and Don鈥檛 Like) About School

By Larry Ferlazzo 鈥 July 13, 2022 3 min read
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During the summer, I am sharing thematic posts bringing together responses on similar topics from the past 11 years. You can see all those collections from the first 10 years here.

Today鈥檚 theme is Student Voices.

You can see the list following this excerpt from one of the posts:

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1. What Makes a Class Memorable? Here鈥檚 What 69传媒 Say

Teachers can create memorable experiences for students by listening to them, sharing expectations, and being creative. Read more.

2. 69传媒 Share How COVID Has Changed Their Lives

Seeing friends and getting more leniency from teachers are two things students like about school this year. Waking up early is not, though. Read more.

3. The Best and Worst Things About This School Year鈥擜ccording to 69传媒

Seeing friends and teachers and playing sports again are some of the best things students like. Masks, not so much. Read more.

4. Advice From Middle School 69传媒鈥攁nd Teachers鈥攖o Educators

Here are some things middle school teachers can do to help their students: Let them talk, bring on laughter, and celebrate their successes. Read more.

5. 69传媒 Are Finally Back Together. Here鈥檚 How They Feel About It

While well aware of COVID-related change, students seem to be focused on such typical high school fare as grades and college-entrance exams. Read more.

6. What 69传媒 Think About Their Third Year of Pandemic Schooling

Some are happy to be back, to be with friends, and learn in person, while others prefer learning online. And worries persist over COVID. Read more.

7. How 69传媒 Want to Reimagine Education Next Year

The main features students are looking for are relevancy and supportive relationships. Read more.

8. 69传媒 Respond to Adults鈥 Fixation on 鈥楲earning Loss鈥

A Boston educator shares three guidelines for responding to 鈥渓earning loss鈥 she developed based on conversations with her students. Read more.

9. My Online Learning Experience as a Student This Fall Has Been Great鈥

Three students share a relatively positive picture of their full-time virtual learning experiences this year. Read more.

10. Online Learning as a Student Has Been ... Hell on Earth鈥

Four students write about their online learning experiences, and it鈥檚 not a pretty picture. Read more.

11. Distance Learning 鈥楬as Been OK, I Guess': 69传媒 Share About This Year鈥檚 Experiences

Four high school students write about their distance learning experiences this year, sharing mixed feelings, including liking not having to wake up early but also suffering from eye strain. Read more.

12. 69传媒 Reflect on Their Distance Learning Experiences

Six students, from the ages of 7 to 17, share their thoughts about online learning鈥攂oth the good and the bad. Read more.

13. My Online Learning Experience as a Student Is Not so Good鈥

High school students reveal what they like about remote learning, what they don鈥檛 like, and whether they鈥檇 prefer online learning or getting their education in school. Read more.

14. Student: Online Learning Is 鈥楽tressful and Irritating鈥

Four students鈥攆rom California, Minnesota, and France鈥攄iscuss their varying experiences with online learning, including their pros and cons. Read more.

15. 鈥楬e Was a Very Good Listener': 69传媒 Write About Their Most Memorable Teachers

Six students write about their most memorable teachers and why those educators were important in their lives, citing their listening skills and their ability to 鈥渒eep it real,鈥 among other reasons. Read more.

16. 69传媒 Describe Their Favorite Teachers

Five students share memories of their favorite teachers and why they appreciated them, including their teachers鈥 presence in times of emotional stress and their belief in them. Read more.

17. 69传媒 Share Their Best School Experiences & What We Can Learn From Them

Five students contribute short pieces about their favorite classroom moments and what others might be able to learn from them. Read more.


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