Family response to school reopening concerns in Euclid, Ohio
Dear Mr. Papouras, Thank you and the Euclid Board of Education for the presentation on this fall’s school reopening. I appreciate the thought and care that went into shifting the entire educational dynamic at short notice. As a parent in the district, I have some concerns that go beyond the 49-character maximum allowed in the … Continue reading Family response to school reopening concerns in Euclid, Ohio
Ohio’s school reopening plans must include family voices
I am the mother of a medically complex child, and I am concerned that the national and local plans to return children to school this fall fail to take into account the needs of families and communities like mine. As patient advocate and education advocate, I am fortunate to talk to many families about their … Continue reading Ohio’s school reopening plans must include family voices
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