Reporter’s Note
Educators and parents, how do you talk to your children about race? What are you telling them about the George Floyd protests, especially while school is out? I’d love to hear from you! Email mmangrum@timesfreepress.com or call 423-757-6592.
– Meghan
THIS WEEK IN EDUCATION NEWS
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases topped more than 1,000 in Hamilton County and some wonder if businesses should reclose, Hamilton County Schools opened 25 summer programs at schools across the county and families are debating if they should send their children to summer camps or take a family vacation this year.
Last week, Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced additional guidance for reopening summer camps while continuing to practice social distancing in accordance with Gov. Bill Lee’s own directions.
That guidance, in accordance with recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, calls for grouping campers together in clusters of 10 or less, strategies for sanitizing and cleaning, and more.
Keep reading to find out how Hamilton County Schools is also planning to protect students and staff this summer, and more!