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What challenges have you faced during COVID? In my classroom setting, masks have been challenging. So much of my students’ learning comes from seeing my facial expressions and my mouth as I form words and letter sounds. It’s also challenging when I speak, because the mask muffles the sound and some of my students already have difficulty hearing. What has helped you navigate this time? Being more gracious with myself. It can be frustrating when Zoom doesn’t work, or a well-thought-out lesson doesn’t go as planned. However, my mantra this year is focusing on what I can control. I can control how I show up for my kids. I can control the content I provide knowing that I am doing my best for each student on my roster. ....