A high school teacher is using an unconventional method to connect with students during remote learning, turning to an anonymous question box to address their concerns. The cardboard container serves as a bridge between educator and pupil, allowing teens to voice thoughts and inquiries without fear of judgment. With in-person interactions limited, this creative approach highlights the challenges of maintaining engagement in virtual classrooms. The initiative offers a glimpse into how educators are adapting to support students in unprecedented times.


Krystalyn Musselman holds a worn cardboard box up to the screen on our Zoom call. It’s the anonymous question box she relies on to field queries from high schoolers at Tecumseh Public Schools in ...