As education leaders, this is our chance to do more than simply return to the status quo after COVID-19. Instead, let us seize this opportunity to reorient ourselves to the real challenge we face: helping our learners achieve success in an essentially transformed world.

This session will delve into the basic needs insecurities that students in both higher education and K-12 are currently facing as part of the COVID-19 crisis and the opportunities and solutions that are arising to address those critical needs

Industry experts delve into the complexities of Basic Needs, ranging from:

• Complications to learning due to lack of basic needs
• Unique insecurities for learners in K-12 and higher education, highlighting results from #RealCollege During the Pandemic report
• Innovative solutions to address basic need insecurities

Panelists are Sara Goldrick-Rab, the Founder of the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice and a leading voice on housing and food insecurity, and college affordability; Dr. David Miyashiro, the Superintendent of the Cajon Valley Union School District; and Richard Carranza, Chancellor of New York City Schools. This discussion is moderated by Tina Gridiron, VP of ACT’s Center for Equity in Learning.

Related Resources

• Digital learning and workforce resources to assist students, teachers, schools and workers impacted by COVID-19
• Hope Center – COVID-19 Student Resources
• Cajon Valley Safe School Reopening
• Free Childcare for Children of Essential Workers
• Distance Learning and Equity for All Learners
• The World of Work for Every Kid Every Day