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If we haven’t met, I am of the mindset that schools will not be a safe place for students and teachers this fall. Even on a limited schedule, extra curricular activities will likely not be a priority and I totally get that. So I had a thought...
on Community and Schools:If we haven’t met, I am of the mindset that schools will not be a safe place for students and teachers this fall. Even on a limited schedule, extra curricular activities will likely not be a priority and I totally get that. So I had a thought...
Like most of my thoughts, you can toss this one to the side if it doesn’t work for you. I don’t need lengthy replies on the stupidity of this idea nor do I really want to analyze the semantics of my idea. Again, I was just thinking here.
Small businesses have suffered tremendously in the times of this virus. In fact, I don’t think we have even fully grasped the devastation this has caused yet. Which started me thinking about schools and community connection. About the importance for us to rely on each other.
What if...local businesses offered services for students to who are learning remotely. Art supply stores could sell “art kits” and local artists could tape videos for kids to follow along and create.
Local gyms could sell workout plans for kids (reduced prices and scholarships buy one/donate one) that they can log onto videos or meet in socially distanced outside spaces to workout.
Local restaurants could sell kid friendly meal kits of their best dishes with recipe cards for kids to follow. Kids could send them pictures of what they make and they could post the pics on their social media.
Financial companies can provide online courses in financial literacy. Teach students about debt, calculating sales, creating budgets and saving money. They could do this for free since, heeeelllloooo tax write off 
Music stores can offer lessons on how to play an Instrument. Students can rent the instrument from them and they provide online instruction. Musical performances can be done vía Zoom.
Anyway, schools need help. Parents want options. Businesses are hurting. Why can’t we find a way to partner up here and collectively do what’s best for kids. Like I said, just a thought.
It’s also important to note, I know this might not work for everyone. Rural areas do not have all of these options available. I also understand that this will cost money too. I think there are folx willing to donate money or sponser kids as well
