There was a sense of optimism in the air when educators and students returned to school in fall 2021. For the first time in months, they were back in the classroom full-time. But that optimism transformed into realism when educators started realizing that being back in the classroom did not mean things would go back to normal.
Now, as the school year enters the halfway mark, Duato said the excitement has turned into exhaustion. The pandemic continues to put a strain on staff members who are constantly having to adjust lesson plans and spend extra hours preparing.
COE alumnus Tim Everett and Professor Jerry Rosiek are featured.