Reading, writing and arithmetic. These used to be the primary reasons children attended public schools. Over time, public schools have become more than just the academic centers in their communities. Schools no longer provide solely an education these days. They are often responsible for feeding, clothing and providing basic care Read more…
For the last several weeks in West Virginia, we’ve seen a slow increase of the number of COVID-19 cases in the 0-19 age group as reported on the WVDHHR’s COVD-19 dashboard. As of 10am this morning, children under 19 account for 12.98 percent of all cases in our state. For Read more…
Across the country and here at home, communities are planning to open schools for the fall semester. Here’s a pitch to them: bring your local health care providers to the table. Here’s why. There has always been shared space between public school and health care, perhaps more than you think. Read more…