On the rollercoaster ride that has been 2020, the phrase “we’re all in this together,” has gotten a little, well, overused.
Might I suggest that this overused phrase may have an under appreciated value? It deserves a second look, I think.
At this point in the summer, we have seen or heard of several hundred back-to-school plans. We’re anxious; we’re fretting. Some urge, “can we just do this already?” While others caution, “easy does it.” We’ve waited for decisions, lurched into action, and then whiplashed into re-working plans when change comes ‘round again. My head is spinning just thinking about it all. And, alas, we’re not even back to school yet!
There is one constant in it all, however: our teams. Sets of educators, administrators, and support staff who have linked arms, tag-teamed, and carried the load together. I’m looking around for stability right now, and I am grateful to find it in my colleagues and partners-in-action. Folks who will send me screenshots of my scowl-face from the virtual staff meeting. Others who will carry an extra load when I’m busy with my kids. Leaders who are detailing every possible scenario for the safety and health of us all.
This school year will be a wild one, that’s for sure, but our teams will see us through. We are all in it together, after all. Team, team, team on three!