The COVID-19 pandemic is the most recent significant instance of uncertainty, in which events outside of our control have upended our lives in every way imaginable, with the future very hard to predict. This Edutopia article by a school principal discusses several ways that education leaders can navigate this time of uncertainty, including seeking out diverse perspectives and planning for a variety of possibilities.
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