School closed. School reopen. These two words have carried deep impact on families and communities of every state and every country around the world in the last couple of years while living through the pandemic.
From my perspective, as a teacher, as a school administrator, as a school advisor across a range of schools and higher education institutions and ed-tech companies – it has been one uncertain time period. My north star during this period – of how to walk with my fellow educators and shine the light on the best possible path for them has been the stake holders themselves. Revise, Pivot and “Maslow.” The levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs were to be achieved ground up first. Physiological needs, Safety needs, Love and belonging, then the esteem, cognitive needs and self actualisation can be fulfilled.
How have you gone about giving voice to your students, teachers, families to find solutions that will light our way through the pandemic into post pandemic era for education?What has been your blue print through this un-chartered territory? Share with me and subscribe to this newsletter with your email id here.
Three Images of the Week
Two Thoughts of the Week
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. The best is yet to come.” Zig Ziglar
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” – Marcus Aurelius
One Video of the Week
Schools had a unique position during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Diane Wolf describes her journey as an Assistant Superintendent leading during this time and gives hope to what schools have learned.
From basic needs to emotional supports; school leaders, teachers and staff put kids first! Dr. Diane Wolf has lead schools for the last few decades with hope and clarity. Her passion for teaching and learning is evident in her daily work and she believes schools are the foundation for a community.
Known for her candor and positivity, Diane gives hope to what can be while realistic about what is now.
Showcase of the week:
Engaging Children with Museum Objects.
Through an interactive and engaging session, educators and museum professionals will learn about the different approaches to connecting the museum objects to people.
The approaches will cater to different age groups, and will have corresponding hands-on activities. Creating educational pathways, making education more accessible through the museums collection is the key to successful education programming.
We will together explore ways how one object can be interpreted in many ways to tell stories, learn values, morals and can be a part of multiple disciplines.
Date: Friday, 19th November; Time: 3.30-5.30pm On Zoom
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I intend to share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms. Niv is a newsletter for you to subscribe to and enjoy your learning journey with me.
Nivedita Mukerjee 
Indeed Maslow’s theory will aid empathise all communities of school.
Looking forward to yet another Tuesday reading !!
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