School Districts: Post Pandemic

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    Today we are going to be discussing how the school districts in the larger Hunt County area are planning to re-open. To begin, how are classes going to be held? Quinlan ISD is currently offering face to face or online classes along with Greenville ISD. This in part could be due to  Hunt County's transition as a part of the reopening phase of COVID 19. Quinlan ISD has also posted on their Facebook page informing citizens that prior to students getting on the school bus or attending class, the parents must have their child go through a COVID 19 screenings. Greenville ISD stated that they will specifically three class options. Hybrid (3rd-12th grade), in-person (Prek-K-8th) and online classes (Pre- K- 2nd grade, 3rd-12th). With these precautionary steps being taken on the education front, what has been done to combat the lack of resources that COVID-19 has brought.

 

How They Have Helped

    According to Brookings.edu, schools have experienced a lack of food and income. With Hunt County's unemployment spiking at an 11% rate in April, eventually lowering to 7.6%, how have the local schools worked to help students in need? Quinlan ISD has posted repeatedly on their Facebook page to inform citizens of opportunities for food assistance, with an upcoming one taking place at DC Cannon Elementary School Sat. 8. Classes for Quinlan ISD will begin Aug.10 and classes for Greenville ISD will begin Aug. 17. 


Quinlan ISD will also be conducting testing, to find more information click the link below

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