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It’s that time of year when we talk about costumes and what we want to be. I saw a recent post in social media where the writer’s child wants to be “pants” for Halloween. That’s creative. It will be a … Continued

All right, it’s time to remember to keep humor in our lives with virtual learning/meetings. Above is Max, whose “human” found this picture on his phone, taken by his two year old daughter who seems to be taking up photography. … Continued

The variations of how students are getting educated is as individualized as our students. Start dates (or proposed) for in person varies per district (all over San Diego county) and re-opening plans are crazy detailed. Imagine telling elementary age students … Continued

It’s 2020 and it is the most controversial return to a school year in our history. Returning students (and teachers) to school has become a political divide and I am sad to see this happen when we are talking about … Continued

Wow, we made it to summer. In most years this is an important milestone. In 2020 this is even more worthy of noting. If I stop and think about it for a few minutes, the past 13 weeks have been … Continued

Distance teaching is a necessity, it’s not a choice. But we have to ask ourselves a question: which distance teaching are we doing? Whether it comes to video lessons or pressing pupils with grades…. Doing something traditional in an innovative … Continued

As we head into yet another week of Shelter in Place (in most of California, other states are on different schedules to re-open)……a few reflections. We’ve all had some “breathing room”, including Mother Earth. Animals are coming out in areas … Continued

Hi there, We are Zoo members (and have been for a long time). I know some of you are looking for ways to add to what your school district is offering (or not) as far as distance learning. The Zoo’s … Continued

So, it’s the time to start talking about the opening. San Diego County Beaches opened today (some to follow). That’s a start. We will find out Friday what comes next. In the meantime, get used to wearing the masks………these may … Continued