This article highlights some of the psychological effects and worries from parents about confinement, particularly for younger children that are still in development and trying to understand what is “normal”. For some children, confinement has turned into apathy and children are no longer engaging in stimulating activities. For parents, trying to keep children stimulated can … Read more
On Monday night, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the country, which had been on lockdown since March 17, would likely begin to re-open on May 11. Schools would be amongst the first to re-open; other establishments such as restaurants and bars could remain closed until mid-July. Roe, David and van der Made, Jan. “French … Read more
While high-stakes testing has increased over the past years, the test optional movement has been growing. Due to the global pandemic, college admissions tests have had to cancel proctored tests until June. This puts those, such as current high school juniors, at a disadvantage as this is the time that they are studying and taking … Read more
This article highlights some of the food waste problems that farmers are facing that could likely be mitigated with better federal government support. As many of their biggest customers, schools, restaurants, and hotels are struggling or closed, this is impacting farmers that are no longer receiving orders but have many crops that are continuing to … Read more
While the pandemic is in some ways an equalizer, as it affects individuals of all classes, it has also revealed class divides for families and particularly for their children. Those who are unable to work at home include many healthcare workers but also individuals working for the government, bagging groceries, taking out the trash, and … Read more
Today, the French minister of education announced that all written exams for the high school baccalauréat would be suspended due to COVID-19. This is major news: these exams are a major milestone event for the French high school student, and consist of cumulative exams touching on everything learned during senior year of high school. A … Read more
Across the country, citizens are expected to be social distancing and staying home. We have all seen the “Stay Home, Save Lives” media campaigns that have surged since the rise of COVID-19 cases in the United States. But, if healthcare workers are expected to be at work now more than ever, who is staying home … Read more
How has the social distancing and constant talk about COVID-19 affected how children play? As someone who has an eight year old at home, I can tell you that every children’s TV show, online library and educational website has a plotline, book, or video about the virus. This article from The Atlantic discusses why parents … Read more
One way to be creative while shut indoors . . .
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/27/health/domestic-violence-coronavirus-wellness-trnd/index.html The CNN article covers how globally, domestic violence is on the rise as families and partners are forced to be home with abusers. Communities with stay-at-home orders in the US are already seeing increased reports of domestic violence. Gun sales are rising in the country. In a time where staying at home is critical … Read more
