A high school teacher is using an unconventional method to connect with students by answering their questions anonymously through a worn cardboard box. The approach aims to foster open communication and address concerns from students who may feel hesitant to speak up in class. By fielding queries in this informal setting, the educator seeks to create a more supportive environment where teens feel comfortable seeking guidance. The initiative highlights creative ways teachers are adapting to engage with students during challenging 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 ...