Following the second webinar in a series discussing the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we compiled the below resources for districts, parents, students and community members as they address their mental health needs in wake of the public health crisis.
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Mental Health Resources for Districts, Parents, Students and Community Members
ESSER Fund Application Guidance and Innovative Solutions
ForwARd has prepared suggested language for your LEA Assurances and Application for CARES Act 2020 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund.
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Dr. Malachi Nichols
Director of Evaluation and Data Quality
Historically, pandemics are non-discriminatory, reaching across both racial and economic lines. But COVID-19 is not following suit and is dramatically highlighting the disparities and inequities within our country.
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Community Schools: A Solution During a Pandemic
Community Schools strengthen the collaboration among government, nonprofits and other key agencies to meet challenging needs—pandemic-related or otherwise.
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COVID-19 Crisis: Resources for Districts, Parents and Students
COVID-19 Crisis: Resources for Districts, Parents and Students
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Supporting Childcare and Early Childhood Education—During and After COVID-19
While every part of our economy has struggled, childcare is the lynchpin that allows essential workers to work and deserves even more support than the industry is currently receiving.
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