The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all schoolchildren across the world. In this book, we explore the impact that this has had on children, parents, teachers, and administrators. Some lessons learned from these experienced are revealed as are ideas for how we can proceed for the betterment of our students.

3 simultaneous users Race/Ethnicity. The national increase in homeschooling rates shows heterogeneity by race/ethnicity, income, and age. Although it is not an equivalent comparison, Table 1 shows the growth in homeschooling by race/ethnicity from the last NCES survey in 2016

Intro -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Tables and Figures -- About the Authors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Applied to Guide Teaching and Learning -- Introduction -- Relevant Literature -- Maslow's Hierarchy in Education -- Theory Applied -- Level 1 -- Level 2 -- Level 3 -- Level 4 -- Level 5 -- Study Design and Methodology -- Study Scope -- Limitations -- Results -- Level 1 -- Level 2 -- Level 3 -- Level 4 -- Level 5 -- Discussion and Recommendations -- Discussion -- Recommendations for Future Studies Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Black Screen: Bridging the Social and Emotional Void -- Introduction -- Planning for Learning -- Student Experiences with Digital Tools -- Challenges with Online Instruction -- New Norms Take Hold -- Support of Emotional and Social Learning -- Teacher Impact -- Lessons Learned -- References -- Chapter 3: Standing at a Crossroad: Re-imagining Social Emotional Learning Considering COVID-19 -- Introduction -- Social Emotional Learning -- Application of SEL Model -- Positive School Learning Environments -- SE Competency Instruction Using SEL as a Schoolwide Framework. To begin, school must ensure SE competencies are at the forefront of their prevention efforts. If schools are to address the multiple risk and protective factors that are shared between many problem behaviors and menta -- SEL Programs -- Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies -- The Self-Control Unit (Turtle). This unit focuses on teaching and reinforcing self-control using the Turtle Technique (Schneider & Robin, 1978). The unit contains a series of structured lessons and is accompanied by a reinforcement program that teachers c Mixed Reality Simulations -- Technology-based Interventions -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: COVID-19's Impact on Teachers and the Teaching Profession -- Introduction -- The Shift to New Skill Sets -- Learning New Technology -- Learning Management Systems -- Communication Tools -- Hybrid and Online Instruction -- Medical Demands and Skills -- Leaving the Teaching Profession -- Teacher Burnout Pre-COVID and the Cost on the Profession -- Replacing Teachers During the COVID Era -- Why Are Teachers Leaving -- Educator Health Concerns -- Teacher Workload Impacts Parental/Family Concerns and Their Impact on Educators -- Teacher Perceptions Regarding Leaving the Classroom -- Recommendations for Moving Forward -- Mental and Physical Wellbeing to Support Teachers -- Modifications in Teacher Preparation Programs to Better Train Teachers -- Effective and Relevant Professional Development -- References -- Chapter 5: Homeschooling Black Students During the Pandemic -- Introduction -- Homeschooling: Definitions and Typologies -- Typologies of Homeschoolers -- Trends in Homeschooling -- Pre-Pandemic Trends -- Pandemic Trends