“Hungary delays school reopening after teachers, students protest”
While I look forward to seeing most of our students on campus April 19, Hungary has pushed back the reopening of secondary schools by three weeks to May 10. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told state radio this on Friday, after teachers and students called for a delay for pandemic-related reasons. Of course, if anything changes, … More “Hungary delays school reopening after teachers, students protest”
Quarantine or PCR Test after Travel
Because the Hungarian border doesn’t always enforce quarantines, some families might think it’s okay for their child to return to campus without one. This is a loophole, of sorts, and it certainly makes travel easier. However, for a child to return to campus after traveling abroad, families are still expected to follow the Hungarian national … More Quarantine or PCR Test after Travel
Spring Reset. 4 Steps To Setting New Screen Limits
Dr. Delaney Ruston – Research has shown that having some defined screen limits in a home is associated with positive outcomes with academics as well as with emotional and physical health. Okay, but that’s way easier said than done. And yes, with the pandemic, everything has gotten topsy turvy with screen time limits. Screen time … More Spring Reset. 4 Steps To Setting New Screen Limits
Light at the end of the Tunnel
It is a beautiful day outside as I write this, a good day to begin a well-deserved 4-day Easter break. We will return to our regular online schedule Tuesday, April 6. The current government decree states that schools will reopen (on campus) Monday, April 19. Fingers crossed! We will monitor the situation closely and let … More Light at the end of the Tunnel
New QSI Website
Our entire organization (Quality Schools International) will now be using a common website structure. We’ve switched over to the new format here at QSI Pápa, but it will be under construction over the next few weeks. Or rather, it will continue to be improved as information is transferred over. Have a look around at https://papa.qsi.org/. … More New QSI Website
Podcasts And Books I Recommend Right Now
Dr. Delaney Ruston – It is Spring Break for many students and their families. It’s not a normal Spring Break, that’s for sure. Breaks are all relative at this point. There is no question that a plethora of challenges still abound in our lives, schools, and society at large. Over the past year, I have … More Podcasts And Books I Recommend Right Now
Reminder, Professional Development Tomorrow (no school)
The last couple of weeks have proven to be an online success. We prepared ahead of time and were rewarded by the effort. I have visited many “classrooms” in progress and have been happy to see engaged students across the board. While I’m happy what we’ve achieved so far regarding distance learning, there is always … More Reminder, Professional Development Tomorrow (no school)
2021 Graduates
I will post one of our three graduates each week, beginning here with Eszter. Hi, my name is Eszter, I’m from Hungary and I’m a senior student at QSI Pápa. I have been studying at QSI for almost four years now and I have enriched with many great experiences, laughs, tears, and tons of knowledge … More 2021 Graduates
What Do You Appreciate About School Communication?
Delaney Ruston – Yesterday, I was about to click on the Roosevelt High School weekly newsletter when I stopped myself when it occurred to me, “Wait, why do I still open this each week given that my kids no longer go to this school?” Tessa graduated last spring, and still, I found delight in reading … More What Do You Appreciate About School Communication?
Online Learning Beginning Monday, March 8
Parent/teacher conferences have gone well today. I know there’s a bit of anxiety in the air, but after meeting with the faculty, I am confidant we are prepared for the coming weeks. While it is unfortunate we can’t continue face-to-face with our elementary and middle school students (and, of course, Secondary), I’m hopeful this precaution … More Online Learning Beginning Monday, March 8
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