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 students, allowing for open dialogue in an era where traditional classroom interactions are limited. This creative approach highlights the challenges and adaptations schools face in maintaining meaningful communication with students. The story offers insight into how teachers are finding innovative ways to support their students amid changing educational landscapes.


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 ...