Dear Educators,
During these times like no other, we know this year has been anything but easy. And you, as our teachers, have been asked to flex and adapt more than nearly anyone. Whether this is your first year of teaching or your 20th, no one could have prepared for what this year called for. And whether you’re fully in-person, fully remote, or managing both, this is probably not the way you thought you’d be building lesson plans and educating kids.
We see this, and we hear you. And we want you to know that we are working hard to give you the support and resources you need. Like everyone, our teams have needed to drastically change our focus and pivot to create supports adapted for this new learning environment. We will continue to work hard and we will continue to adapt based on what teachers need the most.
Looking ahead, we hope to soon release updated information on The Commons so our materials are more easily accessible to our educators.
Additionally, in support of DPS’ crisis priority number two -- prioritizing social and emotional health -- we wanted to share a few resources to support the needs of all students and team members:
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Pure Edge: Free curriculum with strategies for educators and learners to support social, emotional, and academic development through mindful movement and rest.
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SEL for parents (Spanish): Informational video about the value of SEL and opportunities to support as a parent/guardian.
Please reach out to your school leader, or one of us directly, if there is anything we can do to best support you and your students.
Thank you for all you are doing for our students during these tumultuous times of change. Our kids need you more than ever, and what you are doing truly is making a difference in their lives.
Many thanks,
Tamara and Mike
