This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about professional development initiatives that focuses on improving hybrid, in-person, and remote models of instruction. Ryan shares an article that stresses the importance of independent reading during the pandemic and provides useful tips for teachers and parents to encourage independent reading by students.

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Articles:

https://www.educationdive.com/news/teacher-mentoring-still-adds-pd-value-in-remote-learning/589075/

https://www.edutopia.org/article/mentoring-new-teachers-virtually

https://educationpost.org/heres-why-independent-reading-matters-in-a-pandemic/

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)

Producer: Ross Ulysse