What happens to arts education in the virtual/distance learning environments many young people are experiencing, at least in part, this year? What about social-emotional learning and support? Is the current situation worsening learning and access gaps? Is Covid-19 loosening the hold of systems that were already not working for Black children? We Act Radio’s “Community […]
Tag Archives: Covid-19
Covid and the Black Coalition: Update from Dr. Reed Tuckson
Heat emergencies and other logistics are impacting the District’s response to Covid-19, while the pandemic continues to hit harder, and be more lethal, for Black people in the city. Dr. Reed Tuckson, of the Black Coalition Against Covid, joined “Community thru Covid” Wed, 7/29. Segment begins around 33:00 mark — Dr. Tuckson highlighted our responsibility […]
Covid and Incarceration: Juvenile Facilities
Thanks to Josh Rovner, senior advocacy associate for The Sentencing Project, for sharing important background regarding Covid-19 in juvenile detention facilities and suggested actions for those concerned about health and developmental risks to incarcerated youth. Segment begins near the top of the hour here (video link below) — Nationally, facilities in DC and 37 states […]
School Reopening: Teacher and Librarian Views
Equal access, inclusion at a distance, and basic health and safety are crucial and urgent concerns for schools and their libraries amidst pandemic.
Books, Technology, Closures and Cleaning: School Libraries thru Covid
Kathy Carroll, President of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), joins We Act Radio’s “Community thru Covid” July 8, at 11:30 Eastern to share perspectives on school libraries in this pandemic.
WTU: Return to School Guidelines Issued without Teacher Input
WTU says that teachers received “Return to In-Person Work Guidelines” from DC Public Schools on June 30 without a sufficient plan in place or full input from teachers and the union.
Youth Needs in Pandemic and Traumatic Conditions
Pranav Nanda, who works with Serve Your City DC and DC Mutual Aid, discusses tutoring needs, now that “school” is over and a rough summer looms. Beyond the DC area, listen to this local story and then consult your own local Mutual Aid network or start one. Reach out to families and youth nearby. Share […]
DC Public Library responds to challenges of Covid-19 and beyond
DC Library plans for gradual re-opening, meeting the challenges of the on-going pandemic, and new ways of reaching people who rely on their local libraries for so many services.
Libraries in Pandemic and Turmoil
What’s ahead for local libraries, citywide services, and summer programming as ReOpen DC begins? Hear from DC Public Library executive director Richard Reyes-Gavilan.
Black Coalition Against Covid with Dr. Reed Tuckson
How the Black Coalition Against Covid began, what it aims to accomplish, and challenges today — with BCC driving force, Dr. Reed Tuckson.
