In the world of education, when the topic is brought up in conversations, those who are mentioned most often are teachers, students, and families. Every now and then, some will remember principals and superintendents, and – if involved in extracurricular activities – coaches and after-school care providers.
There is, however, one more group that is heavily involved in the education field, and without which, there would be no teachers – student teachers.
In 2020, when the pandemic struck the world, and the education system had to be re-tailored to the new restrictions, student teaching was as affected as anything.