Lessons from COVID: Pandemic stories from NM teachers, parents and children

After a year of mostly remote learning for many teachers and students in New Mexico due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some children are once again walking the halls of our schools. The Journal invited New Mexico families, students and teachers to share their stories from this unique transition. Those who responded shared stories of successes and of struggles from this school year. Their stories are below. To share more stories about your children and how they're moving into the next phase of life, send an email to yourstory@ abqjournal.com. You are welcome to include a high-resolution photo.

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Lessons from COVID: Pandemic stories from NM teachers, parents and children — The mayor of Mesilla Elementary School kindergarten teacher Aimee Parra's class helps in-person and remote students edit a sentence. (Courtesy of Aimee Parra) gporter@abqjournal.com Fri Apr 30 13:55:20 -0600 2021 1619812506 FILENAME: 1928317.JPG

The mayor of Mesilla Elementary School kindergarten teacher Aimee Parra's class helps in-person and remote students edit a sentence. (Courtesy of Aimee Parra) gporter@abqjournal.com Fri Apr 30 13:55:20 -0600 2021 1619812506 FILENAME: 1928317.JPG

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Two school districts turn to remote lessons — Shanna and Greg Jarrett's daughter, Lilly, in class during remote learning with dog Rosey. (Courtesy of Shanna Jarrett) gporter@abqjournal.com Fri Apr 30 10:17:07 -0600 2021 1619799425 FILENAME: 1928286.jpg

Shanna and Greg Jarrett's daughter, Lilly, in class during remote learning with dog Rosey. (Courtesy of Shanna Jarrett) gporter@abqjournal.com Fri Apr 30 10:17:07 -0600 2021 1619799425 FILENAME: 1928286.jpg

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Paul Gessing's three daughters. (Courtesy of Paul Gessing) gporter@abqjournal.com Fri Apr 30 14:55:08 -0600 2021 1619816106 FILENAME: 1928330.jpg

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