VIDBE-Q Volume 67 Issue 3
I hope you've had a restful summer, with time for family and friends and
perhaps even time to make it through your summer reading list. I believe that one
of the many perks of being a teacher is the opportunity to begin anew at the start of
each school year. The new school year opens with such possibilities! Expectations
are high on the first day of school—and sometimes anxieties are too—for teachers,
students, and families.
The start of the 2022-2023 school year represents one more year removed
from the height of the COVID pandemic. Many of us persevered through months
of remote or hybrid learning and then a welcome return to the classroom, only to
discover that a lot had changed. When schools re-opened their doors to students in
the fall of 2021, we saw learning loss, behavior issues, and mental health
challenges as a result of the pandemic. Lingering uncertainty about the future
remains. As we go back to school this fall, districts in many places are likely to
continue to face staffing shortages and potential disruptions. No doubt many of us
had highs and lows last year and perhaps feel some trepidation for the new school
year. If the summer-is-ending-and-school-is-starting realization has you feeling
anxious, then turn the page and learn about some of the exciting things happening
in the field and know that DVIDB is here to offer a network of professional
support. Be sure to visit the DVIDB website where you can access members-only
resources to help you get ready for that first day. Also, remember to check out our
