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NewsDepth, a weekly interactive digital series produced by Ideastream Public Media, breaks down the biggest news stories into teachable lessons for 4th to 6th-grade students.

NewsDepth is designed to encourage deep learning experiences through student interaction and by tying content and activities to Ohio's Learning Standards.

Brought to you by ideastream and the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, this community forum is designed for educators, parents, and those who work with youth. 

Join us as we go behind the numbers from the latest results of this year’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey with some of Cuyahoga County’s leading experts and advocates for the well-being of adolescents. Panelists include:

• Erika Trapl, PhD, Associate Director at the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods at the CWRU School of Medicine
• Brittany Rattiliff, Outcomes Coordinator at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio
• Lisa Ramirez, PhD, APP, Director of Community and Behavioral Health for the School Health Program  in the MetroHealth System and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the CWRU School of Medicine

We discuss the troubling increases in depressive symptoms and screen time use among middle schoolers in the county, as well as the increase of vaping and other trends identified by the survey.

Throughout the discussion, we share strategies for what educators, parents, and community members can do to help reverse these trends.

From Risk to Resilience is moderated by ideastream’s Marlene Harris-Taylor.

 

• Department of Job and Family Services
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  • As unemployment benefits policies are adjusted as a result of COVID-19, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has up-to-date information on unemployment insurance benefits as well as a step by step guide to applying for unemployment benefits.
• U.S. Small Business Administration
  • The SBA created a Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources that walks through different loan options, common issues small businesses may be experiencing and access to capital and loans. It also provides guidance for reducing the risk of spreading coronavirus in the workplace.
• Destination Cleveland Tourism Toolkit
  • Destination Cleveland has compiled a list of resources for Cleveland-area employers and organizations. It includes information about travel, tourism, unemployment and general COVID-19 facts.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • ​This U.S. Chamber of Commerce website provides recommendations for businesses and tips for workplace employees during the outbreak. It provides guidelines about creating a plan and how to respond to coronavirus in the workplace. Additionally, they have a corporate aid tracker which allows you to see how corporate businesses are preparing and protecting their employees and consumers

ideastream compiled these connectivity resources to assist families during the COVID-19 pandemic. This list includes where to get free and low-cost computers, internet service, and phone service.

• ASC3 
  • ASC3 is a digital literacy technology training center that focuses on teaching computer skills and getting people connected. They are answering questions by phone, at 216-421-2305, to provide assistance relating to skills and to schedule appointments to use their computer lab. They also have an internet information and tech support hotline, at 216-202-4292, to assist people with finding the right solution for their connectivity needs.
• United Way 211
  • United Way 2-1-1 Help Center is a free, confidential hotline that helps people connect to resources and create a plan, if needed. To utilize this service call 2-1-1 or use their online chat form.
• Cuyahoga County WiFi Hotspots 
  • This interactive map displays all of the public wifi locations that are available to use from the parking lot or a nearby location. This includes all libraries who have extended their wifi coverage to the surrounding area. It also includes businesses that have free wifi that can be used from a safe distance. 
• PCs for People
  • PCs for People offers low cost internet, refurbished computers, and computer repair to eligible non-profits and individuals. Also, they supply discounted computer accessories and software like Microsoft Office.
• Lifeline 
  • For eligible low income subscribers, Lifeline is a Federal Communications Commission program that provides a monthly discount on wired or wireless telephone service, broadband internet, or voice and internet bundles from certain providers. Usage requirements, involuntary disenrollment, and re-certification processes are paused until May 29, 2020. Apply online or call (855) 954-6546. 
• EmpowerCLE+ 
  • EmpowerCLE+ provides affordable internet access to Cleveland residents in certain neighborhoods that have a lower connectivity rate. 
• Internet Essentials   
  • Internet Essentials, of Comcast, provides affordable computers and low-cost internet to eligible individuals. Applications are due by May 13, 2020 to receive two free months of service. Existing and new customers will receive an increased speed of internet.
• AT&T   
  • AT&T is providing 60 days of free, unlimited data for laptops, tablets, and hotspots for new Access from AT&T customers who apply by April 30, 2020. After that, subscriptions start at $5/month. Additionally, qualification for the program is expanded to include people who are enrolled in Head Start or the National School Lunch Program in addition to income.
• Verizon Wireless 
  • For low income households enrolled in Lifeline, Verizon Wireless is offering new discount internet options and suspending payments for phone service for 60 days. New and existing customers will receive additional data on wireless devices and no data caps on broadband internet plans.
• Spectrum  
  • For qualifying low income homes, Spectrum Internet Assist program provides lower-cost high speed internet, free internet modem, no data caps, and no contracts for new internet subscribers.
  • Spectrum’s COVID-19 Remote Education Credit is providing 60 days of free internet and Wi-Fi for households with teachers, Pre-K to 12 and college students who are new subscribers. Call (855) 243- 8892 to sign up.
• Cox Connect2compete
  • COX is providing low cost internet and wifi for qualifying households that have one or more grade-school students and participates in a government assistance program. 
• Cricket Wireless
  • Cricket Wireless is offering a discounted plan that can be paid biweekly for new customers. Also, additional data and mobile hotspots are enabled for all customers.
• T-Mobile 
  • T-Mobile Connects is T-mobile's new low-cost smartphone plan. They are increasing the data on all existing customers plans.
• ​Cleveland Municipal School District
  • CMSD has received Chromebooks and hotspots to distribute to students to complete their lessons. To find out more information about how your student can receive a hotspot and/or Chromebook please ask during food distribution at one of the 22 food pick-up sites.