We were for​ fortunate enough that Project Teacher was in a position to immediately respond to the needs in our community through providing Ready At Home learning kits for students all across our area. These kits, packed with the essential supplies needed for learning at home, were distributed in at lunch feeding sites, in schools, and other locations.

 

Our immediate efforts allowed us to help quickly meet a need, but we realize our response will be much more long-term. We have developed a phased plan to ensure that our students, teachers, and schools are equipped and empowered to learn. 

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PHASE ONE: READY AT HOME LEARNING KITS - (DEPLOYED)

These kits have been distributed at many sites across our area and we continue to fill gaps as needed. 

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PHASE TWO: TEACHER EMPOWERMENT 

Teachers are not merely teaching in a virtual classroom, they are teaching in the midst of an unprecedented crisis and are serving as counselors, cheerleaders, coaches, and as a familiar voice for many kids who are uncertain about the future and filled with anxiety that this pandemic has produced. Teachers are STILL working long hours and are STILL trying to adjust to the changing landscape of education and therefore STILL stressed and overwhelmed. Our Phase Two is designed to help meet the emotional and social needs of teachers through this season. We will accomplish this through Teacher Appreciation events and, when allowed, pop-up shopping throughout the community. 

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PHASE THREE: BACK TO SCHOOL TOOLS

We are aware the economic impact for many families is greater than we realize and the need will be even larger during the Back to School season. Because of this, we will be equipping more teachers with the supplies they need to kick off their new academic year, as well as providing resources and supplies to families in our community through backpack giveaways and supply drives. 

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