The bell rings. Little feet patter across the floor to their assigned cubby, grabbing their backpacks filled with school supplies and the few toys Mom or Dad let them bring in for recess. It’s the end of the day, and as belongings are collected, students make their way to the designated pick-up area. A group of friends begins to play a hand-game or with their toys from home. One or two students are lingering near the group, staring anxiously between their peers and the pick-up lines, wanting to be with their friends but nervous they’ll miss their ride if someone…
The past year has been a learning curve for everyone. Faced with a potentially deadly virus, those across the globe have had to work together not only to prevent the spread of said virus but also how to adjust to the “new normal.” Kids especially have faced a unique adjustment with moving from in-person schooling to virtual, proving to be a difficult challenge for students and teachers alike. With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as advanced studies leading to increased knowledge on the effects of COVID-19 and how to combat infection rates, it is both a welcome…
Pam Preston