Mission
Learning in Washington, DC has been upended by the District's response to COVID-19. In-person learning has been suspended in DC since March 16, from early childhood education through public libraries and private universities. This period has exposed both opportunities and significant challenges and inequities.
The Committee will work across sectors to recommend strategies to close the digital divide, improve distance learning strategies, re-imagine physical learning environments, evaluate phased entry for summer learning and next school year, as well as new tools or resources needed for reopening all aspects of education in Washington, DC.
Focus
The committee will identify and address the best solutions for schools and teachers to strengthen tele-education policies, while working to address challenges for in-person instruction and deliver safe, equitable, and innovative educational opportunities for students from birth through adulthood.
Including, but not limited to:
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Colleges &Universities
- Childcare Centers
- Pre-schools and Day Care Facilities
- Summer & Overnight Programs
- Libraries
- School Sports
- After-School Activities
Community Members
- Dr. Preetha Iyengar
- Katherine Bradley
- Pat Brantley
- Jacquelyn Davis
- Ricarda M. Ganjam
- Nicky Goren
- Sonia Gutierrez
- LaTonya Henderson
- Barry LeNoir, Esq.
- Patricia McGuire
- Cathy Reilly
- Victor Reinoso
- Ebonee Rose Thompson
- Faith Gibson Hubbard
- Hanseul Kang
- Melissa Kim
- Ronald Mason
- Dr. Ankoor Shah