The Covid pandemic is still very current and real, with many countries around the world still grappling with how to move forward. While the generation of "Covid children" will remain always as a unique cohort, there is no doubt that the results and repercussions of this most unusual experience will have implications that are far-reaching and of consequence to us all. In the United States, families and society appear to be gradually returning to some semblance of tradition, but the short and long term impact of what we have just collectively experienced, and specifically, what this experience has meant to our children, is yet to be explored or realized.
This timely book explores the many facets for how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted children in the United States. The authors explore both learning and teaching, and the social and emotional impacts felt by the pandemic. Exploring topics such as online learning, mental health, physical health, family impacts, and with a focus on detailing lessons learned, this volume is vital reading for educators and researchers alike.
About the Author: Robert J. Ceglie is an Associate Professor of Education at Queens University of Charlotte. His interests include many areas of science education, including under-representation of women and minorities, the achievement gaps in science and math, and persistence and retention of students entering STEM majors.
Dixie F. Abernathy is a 30 year veteran educator with a variety of experiences and expertise. She has served as a classroom teacher, an assistant principal at both the elementary and secondary levels, a principal at both the elementary and secondary levels, and as an assistant superintendent of elementary and secondary schools for the Gaston County School System, the ninth largest school system in the state. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at Queens University of Charlotte.
Amy W. Thornburg is the Executive Director and Professor in the Cato School of Education, Queens University of Charlotte, USA. She is also the coordinator of the elementary education program and oversees accreditation. Her areas of expertise include student motivation, working with at-risk students, professional development, balanced literacy instruction and teacher development and retention.
