In this episode, Dustin Watson discusses the ups and downs of having snow days. Please rate, share, and subscribe to The Nontraditional Teachers Podcast on whatever podcatcher you prefer. If the show is not available there, let us know!
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References
- Edutopia: This article discusses the pros and cons of snow days for students and teachers. It highlights the benefits of having a break from routine and the drawbacks of losing valuable instructional time. https://www.edutopia.org/article/pros-and-cons-snow-days
- The New York Times: This article explores the benefits of snow days for families, including the opportunity to spend quality time together and engage in outdoor activities. It also discusses the challenges of childcare and missed instructional time. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/11/learning/are-snow-days-necessary.html
- ParentMap: This article discusses the pros and cons of snow days for parents, including the challenges of finding childcare and the benefits of having a break from the routine. https://www.parentmap.com/article/snow-day-pros-and-cons-for-parents
- National Education Association (NEA): This resource provides tips for educators on how to make the most of snow days, including using the time for professional development and catching up on grading. https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips-snow-days
- American Psychological Association (APA): This article discusses the psychological impact of snow days on children and adults, including the benefits of outdoor play and the potential for increased anxiety due to missed instructional time. https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2014/02/snow-days
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