In case you missed some of the actions state and local leaders have taken to cope with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and provide support for their staff, educators, learners and communities- we have pulled a few to share with you!
Many school districts have used their closed buildings and transportation services to distribute meals and school materials to their students. Here is an example from Colorado and Tennessee districts partnering with local businesses to distribute meals!
DPS is continuing technology distribution today, handing out thousands of Chromebooks (which have been sterilized and are safely delivered to families) for virtual learning. These images are from McGlone Academy in Far Northeast Denver. pic.twitter.com/n7zuPa4Zwb
— Denver Public Schools (@dps_k12) March 26, 2020
Thank you to all the businesses partnering with districts to ensure students are supported during these difficult times! #TNBestforAll #LearningInPlaceTN https://t.co/A2JMldhXL6
— TN Dept of Education (@TNedu) March 24, 2020
It’s a universal belief that communities come together in a time of crisis. These culinary students saved their tips for years and in response to the Coronavirus decided to spend their earnings on benefiting their community. What did they do? Read the story on the Lewiston Regional Technical Center in Maine!
Career Technical Education (CTE) labs across the nation are requesting waivers to allow the donation of their equipment to health care facilities. Here are examples from health science departments in Washington State, Tennessee and Oregon!
https://twitter.com/jgallagher625/status/1240475480488214528
So thankful for our CTE Health Science Programs, a message was sent to see if we had any PPE supplies that we could spare for StoneCrest Hospital, our teachers immediately took the charge, helping & serving! @spurlockb_rcs @rucoschools pic.twitter.com/n2fKbgXilh
— RuCo CTE (@RuCoCTE) March 22, 2020
North Carolina virtually welcomed its newest National Technical Honor Society inductees this week. Our congratulations to the students at West Wilkes High School!
https://twitter.com/wwhscte/status/1242114939298463745
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Brittany Cannady, Digital Media Associate
