Remote Learning, How to Make it Work: For Parents (part one of three)

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The triangle is the strongest shape. Underground Mathematics, from the University of Cambridge writes, “For a triangle, no matter what type, this can’t happen…” [It won’t bend.] It’s inherently rigid.” Three is thought to be a perfect number. It’s all around us: from three-legged stools, to tripods, to trusses on houses, even to the holy trinity. All three parts are necessary to each other, and together they create a force to be reckoned with. Three is also a perfect number when it comes to a student’s education; in order to achieve great success, all three parts must be present, actively working and cooperating together: the student, the parent(s)/guardian(s), and the teacher. Without one, the structure will not hold — or at least is less likely to withstand blows it may be dealt by external forces. American education today is on the precipice of taking off with an amazing opportunity: remote learning. In order for it to be successful, all three stakeholders must lean in towards each other to create that invincible triangle. In this post, we’ll focus on one of the three parts of the triangle: parents. The next two posts will address teachers and students, respectively. And I’ll say it again: in order for remote learning (any form of learning, really) to be successful, this three-way partnership must exist.