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src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="8-21-2022" title="August 21, 2022">August 21, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/nyc-parents-rage-with-no-gt-qualifying-test-selection-process-is-chaos/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Eric-Adams-gt-lead-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>NYC Parents Rage: With No G&T Qualifying Test, Selection Process Is Chaos</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img 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Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="7-21-2022" title="July 21, 2022">July 21, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-public-funds-for-religious-schools-its-been-happening-in-nyc-for-years/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SCOTUS-adams-public-funding-for-private-schools-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Adams: Public Funds for Religious Schools? It’s Been Happening in NYC for Years</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="7-11-2022" title="July 11, 2022">July 11, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post analysis"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/5-tips-to-help-make-up-for-pandemic-babies-speech-social-developmental-delays/" > <figure class="analysis"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Baby-social-interaction-The-Conversation-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Pandemic Babies Are Facing Speech & Social Development Delays. 5 Ways to Help</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Abigail A. Allen, The Conversation </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="7-2-2022" title="July 2, 2022">July 2, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-what-nycs-new-remote-only-schools-could-mean-for-educational-choice/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Adams-and-Banks-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Adams: What NYC’s New Remote-Only Schools Could Mean for Educational Choice</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="6-16-2022" title="June 16, 2022">June 16, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-masks-dyslexia-english-learners-why-nyc-families-like-phonics-plan/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Adams-banks-lede-image-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Adams: Masks, Dyslexia, English Learners — Why NYC Families Like Phonics Plan</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="5-31-2022" title="May 31, 2022">May 31, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-nyc-needs-to-coax-families-back-into-the-public-schools-but-the-citys-new-gifted-and-talented-programs-may-not-be-enough/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Untitled-design-65-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Can New Gifted Programs Coax Families Back into NYC's Public Schools?</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="5-2-2022" title="May 2, 2022">May 2, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/inside-new-jerseys-zillow-for-finding-schools-how-a-new-effort-in-newark-aims-to-empower-families-by-putting-more-education-information-at-parents-fingertips/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-26-at-3.52.01-PM-copy-1-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>What if Parents Could Use a ‘Zillow For Finding Schools’? In This City, They Can</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Kristi Eaton, The 74 </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="4-27-2022" title="April 27, 2022">April 27, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/new-research-babies-born-during-covid-talk-less-with-caregivers-slower-to-develop-critical-language-skills/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/iStock-1206801163-copy-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Alarming New Research Shows Babies Born Amid COVID Talk Less, Developing Slower</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Jo Napolitano </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Jo-Napolitano-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Jo-Napolitano-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Jo Napolitano"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="4-18-2022" title="April 18, 2022">April 18, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-are-kids-really-ready-for-kindergarten-at-age-4-its-a-problem-schools-can-solve-immediately-and-at-no-cost/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Untitled-design-2022-04-11T124321.181-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Are 4-Year-Olds Really Ready for Kindergarten? Here's a No-Cost Solution</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="4-11-2022" title="April 11, 2022">April 11, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-nyc-parents-have-been-riding-a-middle-and-high-school-admissions-roller-coaster-but-they-may-be-in-for-a-smoother-ride-ahead/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Untitled-design-65-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>NYC School Chaos: Parents in Top District Forced Into Admissions Roller-Coaster</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="3-17-2022" title="March 17, 2022">March 17, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/surprise-your-kids-may-be-nervous-about-ditching-the-mask/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-09-at-3.07.05-PM-copy-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Why Kids May Be Nervous About Ditching Masks — and 9 Ways to Help Them Adapt</h3> <address class="author"> <span>Katharine Covino-Poutasse & Elizabeth Englander</span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="3-10-2022" title="March 10, 2022">March 10, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-when-nyc-honors-classes-gifted-talented-and-tracking-started-to-disappear-so-did-black-kids-from-the-citys-top-high-schools-coincidence/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pic2-768x394-1-copy-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Where Are the Black Kids? Tracking, G&T and NYC's Top High Schools</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="2-21-2022" title="February 21, 2022">February 21, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-the-surprising-numbers-behind-which-new-york-city-schools-actually-educate-students/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Untitled-design-64-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Surprising Numbers Behind Which NYC Schools Actually Educate Kids</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="2-1-2022" title="February 1, 2022">February 1, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/here-we-go-again-parents-share-frustrations-and-triumphs-as-remote-learning-returns/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Untitled-design-41-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Parents Divided Over Return to Remote Learning</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Meghan Gallagher </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Meghan-Gallagher-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Meghan-Gallagher-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Meghan Gallagher"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="1-10-2022" title="January 10, 2022">January 10, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-rapid-covid-tests-cold-school-lunches-and-classroom-chaos-during-the-first-week-back-after-holiday-break/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2594261960_269c2bc973_o-copy-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>COVID Tests, Cold School Lunches & Classroom Chaos After Return From Break</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="1-10-2022" title="January 10, 2022">January 10, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/ask-the-doctor-navigating-the-new-math-of-omicron-in-schools/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/i9115172-copy-1-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Ask the Doctor: Navigating the “New Math” of Omicron in Schools</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Asher Lehrer-Small </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Asher Lehrer-Small"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="1-7-2022" title="January 7, 2022">January 7, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/t74-parent-survey-moms-and-dads-we-want-to-hear-how-your-school-is-faring-during-omicron-your-top-education-concerns-amid-the-latest-covid-surge/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iStock-1269289295-copy-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Parents! Take Our Omicron Education Survey — How Is Your School Doing Right Now?</h3> <address class="author"> <span> The 74 </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="1-6-2022" title="January 6, 2022">January 6, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-i-dont-know-where-my-son-is-applying-to-college-and-thats-kind-of-ok-with-me/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Adams_Wickham-opeds-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>I Don’t Know Where My Son Is Applying to College & That’s (Kind of) OK</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="1-4-2022" title="January 4, 2022">January 4, 2022</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post analysis"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/how-getting-kids-to-make-grocery-lists-and-set-the-table-can-improve-their-vocabulary-and-willingness-to-learn/" > <figure class="analysis"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/iStock-1322934880-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>How Getting Kids to Make Grocery Lists and Set the Table Can Improve Their Vocabulary and Willingness to Learn</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Diana Leyva, The Conversation </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="12-14-2021" title="December 14, 2021">December 14, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/virtual-parent-teacher-conferences-pandemic-issues-but-benefits/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/iStock-1287425616-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Online Parent-Teacher Conferences Aren't Great But Still Better Than In-Person</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="11-22-2021" title="November 22, 2021">November 22, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/sound-off-nyc-students-masks-amid-child-vaccinations-teachers-and-parents-make-the-case-for-why-schools-should-and-shouldnt-roll-back-rules/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GettyImages-1235244666-2-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>When to End Masks at School? Amid Surge of Child Vaccines, Parents Talk Timeline</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="11-12-2021" title="November 12, 2021">November 12, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-with-schools-open-during-early-voting-nyc-families-ask-why-are-voters-allowed-in-while-parents-are-kept-out/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GettyImages-1324957719-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>When Schools, Early Voting & COVID Rules Clash</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="10-25-2021" title="October 25, 2021">October 25, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/williams-forced-to-run-risks-by-people-we-didnt-trust-our-child-got-sick-with-covid-at-school-and-then-we-had-to-send-them-back/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pediatrician-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>When a School Reopening Risk Ends With Your Child Getting Sick With COVID</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Conor P. Williams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/connor.png)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/connor.png" alt="Author: Conor P. Williams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="10-13-2021" title="October 13, 2021">October 13, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/smith-better-listeners-make-better-readers-and-more-successful-students-its-time-to-bring-the-science-of-listening-into-the-home-classroom/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ear-sounds-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Time to Bring the Science of Listening into the Home & Classroom</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Malbert Smith </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="10-13-2021" title="October 13, 2021">October 13, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/spicer-arts-education-can-help-students-social-and-emotional-well-being-as-they-transition-back-to-in-person-school-heres-how/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/spicer-arts-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Arts Education Can Bolster Students' Social and Emotional Well-Being</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Neve Spicer </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="10-5-2021" title="October 5, 2021">October 5, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/macphee-how-teachers-and-parents-can-support-students-mental-health-as-they-return-to-in-person-class-and-beyond/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AMERICANED_MIDDLETOWN_128-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Supporting Students' Mental Health as they Return to Class, and Beyond</h3> <address class="author"> <span> John MacPhee </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="10-5-2021" title="October 5, 2021">October 5, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-nyc-gifted-and-talented-schools-say-they-want-diversity-but-they-dont-do-much-to-help-students-get-there/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hunter-schools-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Gifted Schools Say They Want Diversity — But Don't Help Students Get There</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="9-27-2021" title="September 27, 2021">September 27, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/spurrier-homeschooling-is-on-the-rise-what-should-that-teach-education-leaders-about-families-preferences/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/homeschooling-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Lessons from the Rise in Homeschooling</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alex Spurrier </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="9-21-2021" title="September 21, 2021">September 21, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/5-tips-on-how-to-make-masks-less-stressful-for-little-ones-in-the-new-new-normal/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1310395589-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>5 Ways to Make Masks Less Stressful for Kids During the Pandemic</h3> <address class="author"> <span>Ashley Simpson Baird & Sarah Hesselmann</span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="9-20-2021" title="September 20, 2021">September 20, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/ask-the-doctor-did-we-miscalculate-the-risk-of-covid-for-kids/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Untitled-design-2021-09-13T111300.921-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Ask the Doctor: Did We Misunderstand the Risk of COVID for Kids?</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Asher Lehrer-Small </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Asher Lehrer-Small"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="9-13-2021" title="September 13, 2021">September 13, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-will-new-york-city-parents-strike-on-the-first-day-of-school-and-beyond-if-theres-no-option-for-remote-learning/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/50367891692_78fd0fe9d4_k-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Will NYC Parents Strike Over Remote Learning?</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="9-8-2021" title="September 8, 2021">September 8, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/a-dads-plea-my-daughter-is-in-3rd-grade-and-covid-19-is-spreading-like-wildfire-in-our-tn-schools-we-need-help-from-anyone-willing-to-stand-up-for-kids/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/knoxcountylead-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>A Dad's Plea: Please Protect Our Kids from COVID-19</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Nathan Kelly </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="9-1-2021" title="September 1, 2021">September 1, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/a-parents-plea-after-18-lonely-months-of-covid-the-kids-are-not-alright-heres-why-this-back-to-school-season-must-balance-learning-with-healing/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/iStock-955987824-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Back to School — After 18 Months of COVID: Before Kids Can Learn They Must Heal</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Conor P. Williams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/connor.png)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/connor.png" alt="Author: Conor P. Williams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="8-24-2021" title="August 24, 2021">August 24, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-in-demanding-identical-results-and-treating-education-as-a-zero-sum-game-has-new-york-city-actually-given-up-on-raising-the-bar-for-all-students/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/iStock-1324377846-copy-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Education Is Not a Zero-Sum Game. So Why Are We Demanding Identical Results? </h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="8-20-2021" title="August 20, 2021">August 20, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/buried-cdc-guidance-emphasizes-universal-masking-in-schools-says-properly-protected-close-contacts-neednt-quarantine/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GettyImages-1234744644-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>CDC: Students Wearing Masks No Longer Need Quarantine, Even if ‘Close Contact’</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Asher Lehrer-Small </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Asher Lehrer-Small"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="8-18-2021" title="August 18, 2021">August 18, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-simone-biles-demonstrated-that-if-youre-in-an-untenable-situation-you-have-to-get-out-the-same-goes-for-public-school-families/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GettyImages-1330516428-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>What Simone Biles Can Teach Public School Families</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="8-2-2021" title="August 2, 2021">August 2, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/ask-the-doctor-with-delta-variant-rampant-how-can-parents-protect-young-kids-from-covid-this-summer-and-fall/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/doctos-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Ask the Doctor: How to Protect Young Kids from COVID</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Asher Lehrer-Small </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Asher Lehrer-Small"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="7-28-2021" title="July 28, 2021">July 28, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-chaos-not-classrooms-for-nyc-parents-wanting-summer-school-for-their-kids-what-does-this-portend-for-september/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GettyImages-1277364376-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Chaos, not Classrooms, in NYC Summer School Program</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="7-12-2021" title="July 12, 2021">July 12, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/boyd-briggs-as-schools-return-to-in-person-learning-they-must-keep-parent-engagement-going-our-family-guides-can-help/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Boyd_Briggs-oped-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Keep Parent Engagement Going as Schools Return to In-Person Learning</h3> <address class="author"> <span>Sandy Boyd & Amy Briggs</span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="7-11-2021" title="July 11, 2021">July 11, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-more-gifted-talented-classes-would-help-school-diversity-in-new-york-city-not-harm-it-heres-why/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AMERICANED_SUTTON_067-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>More G&T Classes Would Help School Diversity, Not Harm It</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="6-27-2021" title="June 27, 2021">June 27, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/when-parents-disagree-over-doses-for-kids-how-mothers-caretaking-instinct-may-be-slowing-youth-covid-vaccination/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GettyImages-1228914052-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>COVID Family Feud? Report Shows Moms More Resistant to Vaccinating Kids vs. Dads</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Asher Lehrer-Small </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Asher Lehrer-Small"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="6-23-2021" title="June 23, 2021">June 23, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-do-new-york-citys-mayoral-candidates-care-about-education-judging-from-last-weeks-democratic-debate-youd-never-know-it/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-3.32.52-PM-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Do NYC's Mayoral Candidates Care About Education?</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="6-9-2021" title="June 9, 2021">June 9, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/amid-surge-in-stress-during-pandemic-sleep-the-magic-pill-to-restoring-teens-mental-health-experts-say/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/iStock-1213399162-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Sleep the ‘Magic Pill’ to Restoring Teens’ Mental Health</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Asher Lehrer-Small </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Asher Lehrer-Small"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="6-8-2021" title="June 8, 2021">June 8, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/a-students-view-eliminating-the-sat-wont-end-bias-in-college-admissions-but-it-would-be-a-step-toward-designing-a-fairer-process/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/students-taking-tests-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Student's View: Ending SAT a Step Toward Fairer College Admissions</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Gregory Wickham </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="6-1-2021" title="June 1, 2021">June 1, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-questionnaires-interviews-a-single-yes-no-question-parents-say-nyc-pre-k-gt-admissions-is-now-a-confusing-mess/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/preschool-shelley-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Parents Say NYC Pre-K G&T Admissions Is Now a Confusing Mess</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="5-26-2021" title="May 26, 2021">May 26, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-what-my-daughters-hs-wait-list-numbers-drove-home-for-me-about-the-demand-for-charter-schools-among-new-york-city-families/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/iStock-898912446-copy-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Lessons HS Wait Lists Teach About NYC, Parents & Charter Schools</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="4-26-2021" title="April 26, 2021">April 26, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/an-educators-view-after-a-year-of-disrupted-learning-7-things-black-parents-can-do-to-make-sure-their-child-will-thrive-at-school/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Spann-author-pic-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>7 Steps to Make Sure Your Child Will Thrive at School</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Isis Spann </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="4-21-2021" title="April 21, 2021">April 21, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-with-enrollment-down-new-york-citys-schools-have-a-golden-opportunity-to-integrate-will-they-take-it/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/iStock-950603846-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>A Golden Opportunity for NYC Schools to Integrate</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="4-19-2021" title="April 19, 2021">April 19, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/watch-now-education-and-mental-health-experts-talk-about-boosting-students-resilience-and-social-emotional-wellness-amid-the-pandemic/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-15-at-11.39.26-AM-copy-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Kids, Schools & COVID: Expert Advice on Boosting Students’ Resilience</h3> <address class="author"> <span> The 74 </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="4-15-2021" title="April 15, 2021">April 15, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/resilience-amid-pandemic-sel-panel/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/panel-preview-1-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Expert Panel Helps Families Navigate Pandemic Social Emotional Challenges</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Julia Levy </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="4-14-2021" title="April 14, 2021">April 14, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/descant-5-ways-parents-can-help-their-children-and-teens-build-resilience-even-in-times-of-crisis/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1135353623-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Descant: 5 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children and Teens Build Resilience Even in Times of Crisis</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Lisa Descant </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="3-31-2021" title="March 31, 2021">March 31, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/a-students-view-how-to-find-the-college-thats-the-right-fit-for-you-even-during-a-pandemic/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/B.A.-Breakthrough-Dartmouth-College-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>A Student’s View: How to Find the College That’s the Right Fit for You, Even During a Pandemic</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Keli Pegula </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="3-21-2021" title="March 21, 2021">March 21, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/mckenna-7-tips-for-parents-who-want-to-speak-out-at-school-board-meetings-and-be-effective-advocates-for-students/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1132435604-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>McKenna: 7 Tips for Parents Who Want to Speak Out at School Board Meetings and Be Effective Advocates for Students</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Laura McKenna </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="3-17-2021" title="March 17, 2021">March 17, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-lets-put-every-student-in-a-gifted-talented-lottery-we-could-expand-opportunity-to-all-kids-and-show-how-low-a-bar-we-actually-set/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1144619443-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Adams: Let’s Put Every Student in a Gifted & Talented Lottery. We Could Expand Opportunity to All Kids — and Show How Low a Bar We Actually Set</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="3-16-2021" title="March 16, 2021">March 16, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/qa-this-is-crushing-our-children-nj-parent-leader-explains-why-families-are-suing-to-get-their-schools-reopened/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Waters-QA-copy-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Q&A: ‘This Is Crushing Our Children’ — New Jersey Parent Leader Explains Why Some Families Are Suing to Get Their Schools Reopened</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Laura Waters </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2000/01/Laura-Waters-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2000/01/Laura-Waters-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Laura Waters"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="3-6-2021" title="March 6, 2021">March 6, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/a-parents-view-5-ways-new-nyc-schools-chancellor-get-students-on-track-after-covid-19/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/50982993886_8ea09f5b4b_o-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>A Parent’s View: 5 Recommendations for the New NYC Schools Chancellor to Get Students on Track After COVID-19</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Crystal McQueen-Taylor </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="3-3-2021" title="March 3, 2021">March 3, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/erika-sanzi-parent-shaming-is-nothing-new-but-the-pandemic-and-the-ugly-school-reopening-showdown-has-put-it-on-display-in-ways-it-never-has-been-before/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GettyImages-1301130479-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Erika Sanzi: Parent-Shaming Is Nothing New, But the Pandemic and the Ugly School Reopening Showdown Has Put It On Display In Ways It Never Has Been Before</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Erika Sanzi </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="2-23-2021" title="February 23, 2021">February 23, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/a-moms-view-shameful-shaming-of-parents-who-only-want-whats-best-for-their-kids-being-back-in-school/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GettyImages-1230951927-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>A Mom’s View: Shameful Shaming of Parents Who Only Want What’s Best for their Kids — Being Back in School</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Liz Cohen </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/liz-cohen-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/liz-cohen-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Liz Cohen"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="2-22-2021" title="February 22, 2021">February 22, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post news has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/a-pre-covid-education-study-with-big-implications-for-remote-learning-during-the-pandemic-when-parents-take-over-children-give-up-easier/" > <figure class="news"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/iStock-1011288620-1-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>The Big Picture</span></div> <h3>A Pre-COVID Education Study With Big Implications for Remote Learning During the Pandemic: When Parents Take Over, Children Give Up Easier</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Asher Lehrer-Small </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/T74-Team-Asher-Lehrer-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Asher Lehrer-Small"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="2-22-2021" title="February 22, 2021">February 22, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-the-lottery-parents-fear-the-looming-horror-of-nycs-new-school-admissions-process/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/lottery-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Adams: The Lottery — Parents Fear the Looming Horror of NYC’s New School Admissions Process</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="2-17-2021" title="February 17, 2021">February 17, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/an-educators-view-the-empathy-compassion-biden-talks-about-are-sel-skills-every-child-should-have-how-teachers-can-help-students-learn-them/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1284488678-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>An Educator’s View: The Empathy & Compassion Biden Talks About Are SEL Skills Every Child Should Have. How Teachers Can Help Students Learn Them</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Kamilah Drummond-Forrester </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="1-12-2021" title="January 12, 2021">January 12, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/a-students-view-from-one-of-new-york-citys-top-high-schools-to-homeschooling-in-a-single-marking-period/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Adams_Wickham-opeds-267x137.png" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>A Student’s View: From One of New York City’s Top High Schools to Homeschooling, in a Single Marking Period</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Gregory Wickham </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="1-10-2021" title="January 10, 2021">January 10, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-whatever-you-do-for-your-child-youll-be-wrong-why-i-gave-my-son-permission-to-drop-out-of-high-school/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Adams_Wickham-opeds-copy-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Adams: Whatever You Do For Your Child, You’ll Be Wrong — Why I Gave My Son Permission to Drop Out of High School</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="1-10-2021" title="January 10, 2021">January 10, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/an-educators-view-6-simple-steps-for-parents-and-teachers-to-maximize-learning-during-covids-second-wave/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FamilyPlan1.8-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>An Educator’s View: 6 Simple Steps for Parents and Teachers to Maximize Learning During COVID’s Second Wave</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alejandro Gibes de Gac </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Alejandro-Gibes-de-Gac-headshot-with-name_black-text-copy-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Alejandro-Gibes-de-Gac-headshot-with-name_black-text-copy-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alejandro Gibes de Gac"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="1-10-2021" title="January 10, 2021">January 10, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/infante-green-kamala-harris-and-rhode-islands-top-female-leaders-are-setting-a-new-example-for-todays-young-women/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1228527856-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>EDlection 2020</span></div> <h3>Infante-Green: Kamala Harris and Rhode Island’s Top Female Leaders Are Setting a New Example for Today’s Young Women</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Angélica Infante-Green </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Infante-Green-headshot-copy-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Infante-Green-headshot-copy-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Angélica Infante-Green"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="1-6-2021" title="January 6, 2021">January 6, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post analysis has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-how-to-avoid-integrating-schools-while-ending-up-with-segregated-classrooms/" > <figure class="analysis"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/AMERICANED_SUTTON_067-1200x800-1-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>4Fams</span></div> <h3>Adams: How to Avoid Integrating Schools — While Ending Up With Segregated Classrooms</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="1-4-2021" title="January 4, 2021">January 4, 2021</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/how-my-family-is-surviving-virtual-kindergarten-sort-of/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Walker-Baird-Spiderman-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>How My Family is Surviving Virtual Kindergarten (Sort of)</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Ashley Simpson Baird </span> </address> <time pubdate datetime="12-16-2020" title="December 16, 2020">December 16, 2020</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post analysis has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/analysis-more-than-ever-parents-need-data-about-their-kids-in-a-form-they-can-understand-test-makers-are-starting-to-get-on-board/" > <figure class="analysis"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/iStock-1255879769-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Analysis: More Than Ever, Parents Need Data About Their Kids in a Form They Can Understand. Test Makers Are Starting to Get on Board</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Cindi Williams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cindi-Williams-Headshot-1024x1024-1-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cindi-Williams-Headshot-1024x1024-1-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Cindi Williams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="12-14-2020" title="December 14, 2020">December 14, 2020</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/adams-if-the-needs-of-the-many-outweigh-the-needs-of-the-few-why-isnt-nyc-focusing-on-kids-who-are-learning-remotely/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GettyImages-1229757316-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>Adams: If the Needs of the Many Outweigh the Needs of the Few, Why Isn’t NYC Focusing on Kids Who are Learning Remotely?</h3> <address class="author"> <span> Alina Adams </span> <div class="author-image" style="background-image:url(https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg)"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alina-Adams-headshot-300x300.jpg" alt="Author: Alina Adams"> </div> </address> <time pubdate datetime="12-9-2020" title="December 9, 2020">December 9, 2020</time> </span> </a> </div> <div class="post opinion has_image"> <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/a-moms-view-online-learning-isnt-working-for-students-parents-or-teachers-heres-whats-happening-in-my-home/" > <figure class="opinion"> <img src="https://www.the74million.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/learning-online-1-267x137.jpg" loading="lazy"> </figure> <span class="post_info"> <div class="post_tag"><span>Pandemic</span></div> <h3>A Mom’s View: Online Learning Isn’t Working for Students, Parents or Teachers. 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