These are challenging times for students and their families as the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic have presented difficult issues for teaching and learning.

In this webinar, you will hear from a certificated teacher in Northern CA, a CEO of an afterschool program in the Central Valley, and a school board member in Southern CA. They will be sharing their thoughts and perspectives on the trauma students may be facing due to the pandemic and discussing promising practices that are currently being implemented to set up their students for success during this new school year.

Panelists: Gary Hardie Jr, School Board President, Lynwood Unified School District; Dr. Marie Pinto, CEO, Pro Youth HEART, Visalia CA; Mary Rimbey, 4th grade teacher at Jefferson School, Natomas School District

Moderators: Teri Burns, Director of Policy and Legislation (Retired), CA State Board of Education; Bruno Marchesi, California State Director, U.S. Soccer Foundation

Recorded: Tuesday, September 22, 2020