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There's this methodology that if we give to the top (corporations), then they'll give to those at the bottom (employees). Time and time again we see corporate greed keep those funds at the top; salaries in the millions, bonuses in the millions, quarterly dividends worth a measly few dollars per share, insufficient medical plans, and let's not forget the move from pensions to 401ks.
As we are facing an unprecedented pandemic in our lifetime, we are already learning a lot from other countries’ experiences. For one, a national plan of action is absolutely critical. Countries with strong centralized leadership to make life-altering decisions and allocate resources are proving themselves worthy of the challenge.
Regions all over the world are experiencing massive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions due to national government mandated stay-at-home and lock-down orders as traffic congestion is massively reduced.
During this pandemic, teachers are expected to be more transformational than ever. For some, what was once difficult, now seems impossible. Few know how to walk the line between social emotional learning and academic rigor, grading assignments and being flexible with due dates, and communicating with parents and families, while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. It's a lot.