Learning Forward Virginia Focuses On Educator Well-being

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Learning Forward Virginia focuses on educator well-being

By Amy Colton, Judy Newhouse and Barbara Patterson Oden

October 2021

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Learning Forward Virginia is evolving to meet educators’ needs. Before the pandemic, teachers had a sense of their positive impact on students’ learning. But as they grappled with new technology and unfamiliar challenges, many felt disconnected and dispirited, unsure of whether they were making a difference. We realized we needed to attend to the well-being of educators, starting with new ways to rebuild necessary human connections. We began with a focus on the well-being of our board and membership by hosting webinars on social and emotional learning (SEL), informed by the work of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. After learning with and from other educators, we have integrated SEL strategies into our ongoing work. For example,

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