By Prue Salasky, Editor
Thanks to being an online platform rather than a physical product, the ELS News will resume operation even as staff members are unable to meet in person.
Looking back to our February article, “Coronavirus Caution,” it seems that our students’ awareness of world events had them on alert back in mid-February, well before the extent of its worldwide impact became apparent.
We hope to continue to address a variety of topics, even as the coronavirus, Covid-19, continues to dominate the 24/7 news cycle.
For me personally the virus’ impact has been life-changing as it abruptly cut short my stay in Burgas without giving me the chance even to say goodbye to my colleagues, students, and friends. On March 13, Fulbright suspended all its programs worldwide and ordered grantees back to the U.S.
I am deeply grateful to the U.S. Fulbright program for my six months at AEG Geo Milev School, where I learned so much from both my fellow teachers and my 300+ students. I hope that, in turn, I contributed to both their language learning and their understanding of the U.S.
As Covid-19 has demonstrated, in a way that none of us wanted, we are indeed one interconnected world. Thank you and please keep reading!