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This year, school is more uncertain for our families due to COVID-19. For many, this means choosing between in-person classes or online learning. What are your thoughts regarding virtual vs. classroom learning?
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First, I think we should all acknowledge that it's a tough situation and education is not a one size fit all structure anyway so to make public health policies that work for everyone in an educational setting is very difficult. I think digital education can and does work for many, especially older elementary, middle and high school. However, special needs children and our younger elementary kids need in person education. Again, there's no one solution for everyone, but I wish people in general would be more kind in considering that many parents work full time (a lot of them health workers on the front line) and cannot be home to supervise digital learning. With that said, any teacher that is high risk should not have to be made to teach in person and risk her/his health for their job. This is hard for everyone and understanding that the answer for each child/family may look different is the first step in solving this crisis together.
Thanks to WZTV FOX 17 News, Nashville for highlighting our Backpack Heroes initiative in Nashville! There's still time to donate. Learn more about becoming a Backpack Hero here: www.youthvillages.org/get-involved/events/backpack-heroes/
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Youth Villages fills 1,100 backpacks with schools supplies, still in need of more
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As students get ready for back to school, Youth Villages is helping ease the stress of affording school supplies. Through the Backpack Heroes program, they're filling 1,100 new backpacks with school supplies. All of it is donated by businesses throughout Middle Tennessee. Organizers say everyone inv...Comment on Facebook As students get ...
This is such a huge blessing for our kids!
Backpack Heroes is in full swing, but we still need your support to ensure our youth have the necessary tools to achieve their academic goals, whether they are physically back in the classroom or completing their coursework at home. Consider making a donation or finding a school supplies drop-off location near you!
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Ashley has a good idea of what family means and is looking for her own forever family. A simple share could help find her forever home!
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It's National Parents Day, and we are celebrating all parents, especially our foster parents who continually open their homes and their hearts to provide and care for our youth. Take a look at what some of our foster parents have to say. If you're considering becoming a foster parent, check the link below to find out more.
