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Embedding Equity in Wisconsin School Reopening
Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 8:00 AM CDT
Category: Virtual Event

Embedding Equity in Wisconsin School Reopening

Hosted by: ​University of Wisconsin - Madison, Division of Extension & Population Health Institute

Questions: ​please contact Kristi Anderson - [email protected]

To Register:​ links below (the same session is being offered at three different times to maximize access - sessions will also be recorded)

  • Tuesday, August 25 - 8:00am-9:00am

  • Wednesday, August 26 - 8:00am - 9:00am

  • Wednesday, August 26 - 12:00pm-1:00pm

    Background: As districts prepare for a school year that will be impacted by COVID-19, local decision-makers are weighing choices with lasting impacts, balancing the health and safety of students and staff alongside access to critical services, economic stability, student learning and enrichment, and budget realities. For kids and families already experiencing inequity, many reopening strategies have the potential to create additional negative impacts. There are very few easy decisions when it comes to planning for school reopening and we know that school leaders want to do their best to reopen schools in a way that does not leave anyone behind.

    Purpose:This session will offer tools and resources local leaders can use to ask critical questions, explore potential unintended impacts, and align strategies to mitigate disproportionate harm as they navigate critical decision-points in return-to-school planning. These resources may be used to balance equity considerations alongside infection control and prevention best practices throughout the development and implementation of school reopening plans, and to inform plan changes throughout the school year.

    Audience​: This session is designed for individuals and organizations serving as (or supporting) key decision-makers leading return-to-school planning processes across the state.

    Agenda:

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Infection Prevention and Control - COVID-19 - ​what do we know about COVID-19 

    transmission in children?
  • Making Decisions with Equity in Mind - ​key considerations, tools, resources, and best
  • practices for embedding equity and engaging key stakeholders in rapid response efforts.
  • Q&A - be sure to submit your questions in the registration form.