COVID-19 cases are lower, and the omicron surge across Northeast Ohio has subsisted, but the effects of the pandemic stay with us.
School districts in particular continue to struggle with whether to provide in-person and remote learning options – each of those presenting their own challenges.
Today on the Sound of Ideas, a panel discussion organized by the United Way of Greater Cleveland discussing where our educations system in Northeast Ohio stands.
Ideastream Public Media will present these ‘community conversations’ throughout the year. And while United Way’s conversations all focused on the Consent Decree in 2021, this year – we’ll hear about other issues, like mental health, racial equity, and voting rights.
Today we hear from school districts, teacher's unions, and support services on how to ensure children don't fall through the cracks, and educators don't burn out.
- Jennifer Felker, Superintendent, Geauga and Lake Educational Service Centers
- Eric Gordon, CEO, Cleveland Metropolitan School District
- Shari Obrenski, President, Cleveland Teachers Union
- Andrea Pollock, Director, Chagrin Falls Park Community Center
- Thea Wilson, Vice President for Children and Families, Step Forward
