Coming back to school can be exciting and overwhelming--even in the best of times. This year may bring continued challenge and uncertainty, along with familiar joys and hopes. We want to support you in staying connected to a sense of wellness for yourself, your students, and your school community.
A team of researchers and educators worked together to create these tools to support you in your own wellness and help you stay connected with your students and colleagues with hope, joy, and passion. The tools are intended to be a resource for you whenever you need them. You can use them now or come back to them in moments of opportunity or challenge throughout the year.
In designing these tools, our team was informed by the recommendations of researchers and school leaders who identified a set of principles for equitable teaching and learning as students come back to school this fall. We were guided by the latest research and the lived experience of educators. Taken together, the tools prioritize the importance of relationships and addressing the needs and learning of educators in order to best support themselves, their students, and their communities. We hope that these tools are of benefit to you and help you grow and deepen your relationships with students and colleagues as you come back to school and beyond.
Click below to download a printable version of this tool.
Coming Back to School with Kindness
