Ep 72: Recognizing the teaching profession and maintaining work-life balance during the COVID-19 pandemic




Big Ideas in Education show

Summary: Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.<br><br>This week, Sarah shares a few articles that talk about the teaching profession through the lens of a parent and how educators are being recognized for their remarkable work efforts during the pandemic. Ryan shares an article from Edutopia that outlines a number of helpful time management strategies for teachers to maintain work-life balance when your work and your life are happening in the same place.<br><br>Articles:<br><br><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/inspiring-educators-how-coronavirus-has-given-us-a-new-appreciation-of-teachers-1.4245494" rel="noopener">https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/inspiring-educators-how-coronavirus-has-given-us-a-new-appreciation-of-teachers-1.4245494</a><br><br><a href="https://charlottecounty.floridaweekly.com/articles/school-daze-professionals-who-suddenly-have-to-teach-their-children/" rel="noopener">https://charlottecounty.floridaweekly.com/articles/school-daze-professionals-who-suddenly-have-to-teach-their-children/</a> https://columbustelegram.com/news/local/st-anthonys-teachers-say-thanks-to-parents/article_cf870c1c-2986-5475-bc9a-041c0a09ad40.html<br><br><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/maintaining-work-life-balance-during-pandemic" rel="noopener">https://www.edutopia.org/article/maintaining-work-life-balance-during-pandemic</a><br><br>Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)<br>Producer: Ross Ulysse