“learning must travel the distance from head to heart.”
-gloria steinem
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan is escalating its response to the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
On Thursday night Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the closure of all Michigan K-12 schools, including public, private and boarding, in response to the confirmed cases.
The closures start Monday and will end on April 5, according to officials. Schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 6.
here’s to the educators, support staff, administrators, and families. all working so hard to continue our connection and to share in our partnership of caring for, and teaching their children. in a very short time, i have seen amazing work being done on all sides to support this initiative.
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Such challenging times!
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indeed
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Really a cute photo. Will you be going in to do stuff?
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we spent yesterday afternoon working on setting it up and getting ready. we plan to teach from home online
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Leave it to the Teachers and the education administrative staff to lead the way through this ordeal.
Thank you for sharing, Beth.
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Tough times. The working parents will be hard hit.
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absolutely. many companies are letting them work from home and local restaurants and the state are going to provide food for children who normally get most of their food from school
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That should take some load off the minds of them.
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yes, could take the stress off
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👍👍👍
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Husband will be teaching his college classes online, and daughter’s school is preparing. Good luck with yours!
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thanks, and good luck to you and your family
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Thank you!
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The kids will love working on line. Something different…at least for a little while. LOLOL Teachers have big hearts and never give up. Congrats to you Bet. All the schools are closed here as weill. The chicklets send love to you and Roland. ❤ Lois wanted to visit but her mother won't let her out.
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ah, i understand. we have made lots of plans to stay connected to the children and families online.
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Great point Beth! Today’s teachers and students have faced challenges never imagined in the past. Thanks for bringing it to light. ~Terri
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yes, and i’m one of them. it has challenged me in new ways –
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Wishing you all to be safe and well. Our schools are closing here as well.
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thank you
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Glad to hear your state is being proactive. Happy Pi Day. Stay healthy.
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thanks, and you too
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Our school are on spring break. I don’t know if they’ll open afterward. I don’t think they should since who knows where those kids go in the meantime. Plus it’s a lot more pleasant to walk the dogs at the high school when there are no students. 😉
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same with us. we have the next two weeks off, but planning for staying out longer.
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Amen…. and from my side, across big seas and mountains, a huge Thank You
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Same is going on here. I greatly appreciate the teachers and staff continuing to provide for these children. So many people are doing so much good.
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everyone is pitching in – it’s a nice thing to see
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It so is!!!!
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Stay safe! ❤
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you too
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So very challenging. My 19yo son is still going to University but I imagine it won’t be long before they’re all closed and it’ll be online learning. Take care.
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yes, most universities here are already teaching remotely
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Stay safe and well until we get this thing licked.
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absolutely, and you too
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May the online connections work well, Beth.
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thank you, mark –
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Hear Hear!!
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These boys look like they are having fun! 🙂
I’ve just started a new blog about activities, songs and crafts for kids. Go check it out when you can, thanks!
https://misschristinathepreschoolteacher.wordpress.com/
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i will )
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Amen! We need to distance ourselves until things get better. Stay well, Beth.
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that we do –
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seems like the wise thing to do. will be interesting to see what happens on April 6…
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I’m sure it will continue a bit longer
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I think so too…
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Everyone is showing courage. Each in their own way.
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Yes, that’s so true
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Sad to see…we have had our schools closed for 3 weeks in Virginia
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Yes, we’re now done for the year (
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It was very challenging but I appreciate your support and positivity!!! We need more people/parents like you !
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Such a crazy time to be a teacher! I appreciate the wise perspective!
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