Reopening

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This page will collect resources, and other materials relevant for reopening during the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you or your organization have resources you can share with the network, please contact and share these activities with Jared Gould at AmeriCorps2@alaskachildrenstrust.org

Reaching Out to School Leaders about Reopening

Afterschool programs are essential for meeting students' needs during the COVID-19 crisis and throughout recovery. As states release guidelines for the upcoming school year, principals and local leaders will drive decisions about how schools reopen and how they work with their afterschool partners. Collaboration between out-of-school time and in-school time is more important than ever. Use these tools and a simple 5-step plan to help ensure your afterschool programs are at the planning table and included in schools' reopening strategies.

Alaska Afterschool: Partnering with Schools to Reopen and Meet Students' Needs

Local afterschool programs are an essential part of your school’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and will continue to play a critical role through recovery. As we look ahead to the next school year, afterschool leaders and educators stand ready to help children catch up and keep up, which includes ensuring all kids have access to learning opportunities and the supports they need to emerge from this crisis strong, resilient and hopeful.

CDC Reopening America’s Schools: A Public Health Approach

Schools play an essential role in the educational and social development and in the functioning of the economy. We need to reopen schools this fall, but we have to do it carefully, prioritizing the safety of students and their families, teachers and staff, and the broader community. Not every school will be able to reopen, and almost every school will have to make changes — but we can provide millions of schoolchildren a safe, quality education if we follow common-sense guidelines.