A high school teacher is using an unconventional method to connect with students during remote learning, sharing a worn cardboard box filled with anonymous questions from her class. The box serves as a bridge for teens to ask anything—from academic concerns to personal struggles—without fear of judgment, offering a rare glimpse into the challenges of virtual education. For educators navigating digital classrooms, her approach highlights both the creativity and difficulties of maintaining engagement and trust online. The story explores how simple tools can foster meaningful dialogue in an era where traditional classroom interactions are disrupted.
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 ...
