Duration: 00:28:57

Guest: Sterlin McGruder, Northeast Early College High School, Austin Independent School District

Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on distance learning and how it impacts teachers and students.

Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning

Social Media: @AustinISDPL

In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Sterlin McGruder, the principal at Northeast Early College High School.

During this episode, we discuss:

• The 2019-2020 school year and the transition [2:33]
• SEL in a distance learning environment [7:18]
• Challenges during the 2019-2020 transitions [11:32]
• Online tools and resources [19:30]
• Advice for the start of the school year [23:14]

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Smore - Educators
• Canvas (BLEND)
• Zoom