Today in PLC, a colleague described how she keeps a spread sheet of things that happen on screen. Like a cat walks across the screen. Instead of chiding the student, she records, “Student has a cat. Ask its name later.” That tiny little move is about relationship now and later.

Psst. This is why you all want us back in school. This is how we are going to win hearts and minds. But—mind you—note the teacher did this from a distance, at a distance, within distance learning.

I told seniors about our dog, Mia. They want her on-screen on Friday so they can turn on their cameras and mics to speak Words of Affirmation to an older, ailing dog. Gold Star Students. That’s what #Room407 students are. Gold star.