Indian River County superintendent positive about start of school year despite challenges
Although the future of schools is uncertain, the Indian River County school superintendent is encouraged about the start of the..
In quarantine.
Madison city school students completed there first week of virutal learning this week... dr. nichols the superintendant for madison city schools joins us to talk more about this school year, that is unlike any other before... first, what is going well so far?
What are the areas the district still needs to focus on?
What is going well in terms of the virual learning?
Where is there room for improvement?
A significant number of educators expressed interest in teaching the virtual learning option on a more long term basis because of their own preexisting conditions or family members health conditions.
This could potentially lead to a shortage of in class room teachers.
How will the district handle this situation?
What are the latest developments with the coronavirus task force with local schools and community leaders?
The district recently held a major distribution for hot spots and laptops... any lessons learned from the first distribution event and what went well?
There continue to be changes and cancellations to the football schedules.
How is the district navigating the situation?
From your perspective, are our local schools getting the support they need from both a state and federal level to navigate through this pandemic?
What is your message to families feeling overwhelmed and concerned about the future of their children's education right now?
Anything else that would be important for us to know?
Dr. nichols the superintendant for madison city schools thank you so much for your time and insight.
Although the future of schools is uncertain, the Indian River County school superintendent is encouraged about the start of the..