“ At Barrington Christian Academy , we were blessed to be full-time in-person during the pandemic . There was a minimal drop-off in student learning , however , accommodations for a COVID-level cleaning regimen certainly impacted teacher routines . Also , to reduce the possibility of transmission , students and faculty followed a much stricter protocol for screening , which resulted in more absences and therefore more teacher follow-up for student work , etc .
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Like most schools , substitute staff was very hard to find in the community . Internal staff banded together to cover classes and help each other in any way possible so we could stay in-person all year .” — Mike Skazinski , Head of School at Barrington Christian Academy in Barrington , bcacademy . org
“ One of the biggest challenges we faced was having our students both in-person and distance learning concurrently . Our teachers worked tirelessly to continue our collaborative educational model and create new ways to allow students to work , learn and grow together .” — Bethany Sosa , Director of Admissions at the Grace School in Providence , meetingstreet . org
Did any heart warming or positive outcomes come about because of the pandemic ?
“ There are numerous snapshots of impressive moments that showed the best of our community : the unity shown by faculty , staff and parents from the onset to keep our community learning , connected and safe ; congratulating a veteran teacher as he celebrated his fiftieth anniversary at the school ; and watching a few medically vulnerable students who were able to stay in person , alongside their classmates , all year .” — Christie Giroux , Director of Admissions and Enrollment at Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
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