March 9, 2021 While many teachers still endure remote instruction and the Zoom fatigue that comes with it, more and more are returning to schools. Over half the nation's districts have reopened and children are returning to classrooms, including urban centers like Chicago and New York City—even if they're peering out from behind plexiglass screens. Subscribe But as educators breathe a weary sigh of relief, will they simply snap back to the old normal? Hopefully not, for this is a poignant moment that should not be wasted. Many teachers are not only weathering the pandemic, they are crafting novel ways of motivating kids and tailoring instruction, even partnering with parents in potent ways. As educators reopen schools, they just might reinvent classrooms.