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The challenge of the pandemic also presents an opportunity to rethink the way we design curriculum to meet the needs of all students.

The COVID-19 pandemic created the need for creative responses to many educational challenges and obstacles. Learning at home provides an opportunity for families to be more engaged in their child’s learning which includes interacting with the curriculum in more depth. The reality is curriculum reform is necessary if we want our children to learn from past mistakes and build the necessary skills to solve future problems.

Children, families, and communities have stories unique to their journeys, all within the broader context of history we share. This shared history can only be truthfully taught when we include all of our voices and perspectives. The youngest learners must understand their place in the world, the events that created current circumstances, and the consequences of past choices.

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