A high school teacher is using an unconventional method to connect with students during remote learning, relying on an anonymous question box to address their concerns and foster engagement. The cardboard container serves as a bridge between educators and teens navigating challenges in a virtual classroom setting. With face-to-face interaction limited, this creative approach highlights the need for alternative ways to maintain open communication. The story explores how simple tools can help bridge gaps in education when traditional methods fall short.


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 ...