Unfortunately, that world appears to be slipping away from us all.
It is not only you. The whole world is battling what we never imagined could happen. It appears almost surreal and unfortunately it does not have a terminal date.
When it all began, we all assumed that in a few weeks, things will go back to normal but it is obvious that normal is being redefined.
Getting online appears to be the only option but only a few Schools can confidently deliver great content at the moment. Parents are worried. They do not understand where all these will lead to . Will they need to pay money twice for this term, or what will they need to do.
Teachers are agitated. Salaries may not be paid.
Bank loans are hanging
Drivers,Cooks, Cleaners and other support staff are being laid off.
Yes
We all know the numerous problems
As I reflect on the present crisis, I am telling myself, the Schools that will survive in the years ahead will need to do things differently. I almost panicked when I heard that an all Boys school based in India will be taking off here in September and everything is online. This is certainly the beginning.
Let me paint another scenario. Good Teachers are discovering a new world. A world of possibilities.
They may no longer be ready to work for just a School
For parents too, Covid 19 is giving them options. Some may choose to learn more about home schooling in the days ahead. They are working with you to ensure their children are learning and they themselves are getting to understand things better.
There are several scenarios that can happen and I hope to capture more in the days ahead
The School that will survive must offer much more than just the stereotype that we have been used to.
1 Communication and a great feedback system will become very critical
2 Flexibility
3. Creativity
4. What are the lessons we are learning at a time like this. How can it be built into a curriculum that will teach children how to survive in an unpredictable world .
5. The School that will survive must create a culture that will bring home life’s reality to children.
6. The School that will survive must be ready to do things differently to ensure you get the best from your Team. Why not think of stock options for Teachers who stay for a certain number of years
7. Your School must be ready in a tangible way to offer much more than ensuring children get good grades.
What does the “ New normal” have for us . Only time will tell. Schools that will survive must be ready to offer what parents and students can never get online....you need to discover what that extra edge will be for your school.
You need to assess once more your value proposition and ensure it is relevant in a post - Covid world .
Yes, we will all go through it and survive but ...the time to think through things is now.
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