144: Jessica Barberry on Taking the Struggle Out of School




Straight-Up Wellness show

Summary: In this episode, Jessica Barberry talks about connection over content in education:<br> <br> * How Kate and Jessica met<br> * The struggle with education<br> * The issue with so much homework<br> * Most powerful tool every parent has in their toolbox<br> * Connection before content<br> * The real purpose of homework<br> * Children should understand why they are learning<br> * Adult struggles around subjects <br> * Passion based learning<br> * The gift of understanding<br> * Fear or lack of connection with distance learning<br> * Student-led conferences<br> * Using virtual reality in education<br> * Space to add in extracurricular activities<br> * Negative impact with the loss of recess<br> * Recommendations for setting up a learning environment<br> * Feeling equipped as a parent-teacher<br> * Trusting teachers to care for their students<br> * Looking into tutoring and homeschooling