 Dear reader,
There are many reasons the end of the school year feels different these days, nothing like the unhinged moment of joy and release I always associated with the final bell. One explanation, of course, is the never-ending pandemic and the cycle of loss and fear that has permeated all of us. That’s why I want to call your attention to two Hechinger Report stories this week, including the third installment of our oral history of the pandemic. There’s a lot of hope that next year will be better, but many fed-up teachers are leaving the profession altogether and all are aware of the uncertain road ahead.
Another end-of-year opinion piece moved me with its heartfelt beauty and simplicity. This one is from a principal in Washington, D.C., who became overwhelmed with sadness while watching her students perform a song from the musical “Matilda.” She could not stop thinking of all the children who have tragically lost their lives to gun violence in America, and used the moment as a call for action.
It's one reason we love hearing from our readers and sharing stories, while also bringing you the latest higher-education research and important early-childhood studies. As the school year comes to a close, please remember we’ll be publishing this newsletter all summer, and we hope you will remind everyone you know to sign up and stay informed.
Liz Willen, Editor
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