Reclaiming Connection: How Schools and Families Can Nurture Belonging in a Scared New World [Paperback]

1. Isolation, Screens, and The Scared New World? 2. An SEL R(evolution)? 3. The Great Distraction? 4. Purpose, Loneliness, and Communities? 5. How-to Be a Human 101? 6. (De)constructing the Myth of Mediocrity? 7. Driving School? 8. Side Quests

In this unique, important book, teacher Amber Chandler engages us in an honest discussion of how we can counteract the impact of the pandemic by rethinking how communities, families, and schools can collaborate for student success. Reclaiming connection is the way to meet the anxious generation where they are and show them?how to thrive.?

Ambers book simultaneously provides validation for struggling educators and a compelling call to action in this post - pandemic and politically charged environment.

Although still somewhat exhausted myself dealing with the impact of the covid era, I found Amber's book gave me hope. All is not lost. It is not too late to help our nation heal.

Jennifer Wolfe,?NY?High School Teacher and 2021 New York State Teacher of the Year

Amber Chandler's book,?Reclaiming Connection, provides a profound analysis of contemporary challenges in education and society. Drawing from her extensive experience as both a parent and an educator, as well as incorporating insights from prominent thinkers and researchers, Chandler offers a critical examination of current issues. The work is distinguished by its combination of a critical perspective on present challenges with hopeful and thoughtful proposals for improvement, making it particularly resonant with readers who are seeking meaningful change in the field of education. I could not put it down as I did air fist pumps throughout my reading.

Debbie Silver, Ed.D.,?Award-winning educator, author of 4 best-selling books on education, national and international spelÓu