It’s hard enough for seasoned teachers to transition from in-person classes to online learning. But what about teachers who are just starting out? Oscar Andrade falls under that category. The second year educator left his classroom at Centennial Elementary School in March, and was allowed to return in early August to get ready for the year. “I’m currently at my desk,” he says through a Zoom call. He picks up the laptop and moves it around to focus on the room. “This is the wall where I place different anchor charts,” he says, showing posters that explain story structure and math concepts. Andrade points out his library and writing wall, things third graders would probably love to see in person. But for the start of school, they will also see these walls and library through a screen because all Fresno Unified School District classes will begin the year with distance learning. Andrade says he didn’t take online classes in college, because he felt he learned best in person with his
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