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School Re-Entry after COVID: Response and Re-Imagination

About this Event

Those involved with teaching and learning have to wonder, how will we support the social and emotional needs of students and families as we transition back into hybrid and in-person learning?

WEC invited educators and community leaders to discuss the role of learning hubs, the use of technology, the pedagogical shifts in the classroom, and local/national policy that can strengthen our commitment to creating healthy and safe schools during this re-entry and re-imagination process.

On Wednesday, April 28th from 4 PM - 6 PM we were joined by dozens of community members via zoom, to hear how leaders are approaching this crucial work.

Read the latest public release from the Worcester Public Schools’ Transition to In-Person Learning Plan

Highlights:

  • Jennifer Davis Carey, Executive Director, Worcester Education Collaborative - Welcome & Introductions

  • Liz Hamilton, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Worcester: The View from the Learning Hubs: What are kids looking for as schools re-open? What will they need?

  • Natasha Ushomirsky, Massachusetts State Director, the Education Trust : The View from the Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership and the Education Trust: How can we learn from the experience of kids and parents with remote and hybrid schooling? What are the needs as we shift to re-entry?

  • Chad d’Entremont, Executive Director, the Rennie Center for Education and Policy: The Back-to-School Blueprint: How can we apply research-based practices and strategies to support students this school year?

  • Maureen Binienda, Superintendent, Worcester Public Schools: Re-Entry and Re-Imagination: What will be the same and what will be different with respect to teaching, learning, and social and emotional supports?

  • Q & A and Discussion

Hosted by the Worcester Education Collaborative.