It’s not an easy time to be a student . . . or a teacher. This post describes challenges students face as they juggle blended learning environments and concludes with suggestions that teachers may implement to lighten the load.

Summer melt is the phenomenon of students changing their educational plans over the course of the summer. There is substantial concern about summer melt this year with the uncertainty of what the college experience will be like in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Many organizations are working overtime to help students realize their college goals; YOU have a role to play in stopping summer melt as well.

Inspired by a scene from “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” writing 20 notes to the 20 people that have made a difference in your life is the perfect summer challenge. There is no better way to say thanks.