By: Theresa Hartmann

Theresa Hartmann — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:43:36 +0000

Thank you Caroline, for reminding me of a tragedy I’d forgotten. It makes me think about the new face of homelessness which always reflects the current conditions in our communities. The disorientation students felt returning to new locations to learn following the Paradise Fire make me wonder if reopening our schools too soon increases the magnitude of grief. Emergency preparations to continue education is A a point of focus that needs modernized attention. Relocating, rather than building back communities quicker, may not be the answer. Perhaps a new urban plan to climate catastrophes is next. I wonder what students would suggest if they were asked what their educational campus should look like following loss. Maybe larger counseling offices, safe places to play and areas to rest would arise. Desks and books after that. Thank you for this to think about.

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By: Theresa Hartmann