What Going Back to School Might Look Like

Submitted by qinyin on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 12:09
TitleWhat Going Back to School Might Look Like
Publication TypeWeb Article
Year of Publication2020
AuthorsThaler, M, Nobre, P
LanguageEnglish
KeywordsCOVID-19; Education
Abstract

It has been almost two months since U.S. schools closed their doors to stem the spread of the coronavirus, and doors to classrooms won’t open any time soon. As recently as last week, several state governments have mandated that schools shall remain closed for the rest of the academic year while also directing academic institutions to submit re-entry plans for approval before being allowed to open in the fall.

What does the future of education look like, and what should schools be doing now to prepare?
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Mark Thaler
Mark directs Gensler's Education practice area for the Northeast Region. He is one of Gensler's experts in the design of learning environments and student spaces. His projects span the academic spectrum, from K-12 through higher education. Mark is based in New York. Contact him at mark_thaler@gensler.com.

Patricia Nobre
Patricia is a senior design strategist who believes in the power of design to engage all learners. She brings over a decade of experience in designing innovative learning environments throughout Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. Her academic background in architecture and education give her the tools to affect substantive and effective change in how we learn. Patricia is based in Boston. Contact her at Patricia_Nobre@Gensler.com.
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