Put Students, Not Screens, at the Center of Post-Pandemic Learning
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Philip II of Spain, seen here in a painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, ruled remotely, but received lots of personal attention while growing up.
In early March 2020, an announcement came over the classroom loudspeaker just after lunch: “Due to the coronavirus, students will be dismissed at two p.m. All classes are cancelled for the rest of the week.” A thunderous cheer went up, as students exploded out of their chairs.