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Perspective | Remote learning without access: Workarounds from rural communities part 2

Perspective Public School Forum of NC Coronavirus Remote Learning

Through community efforts, partnerships, and new funding, many students without broadband access have been provided loaned devices, Wi-Fi hot spots, and community hot spot access in order to complete school work and continue learning. Today, we catch up with teachers in Edgecombe County to find out what at home learning and broadband access looks like and take a closer look at a collaboration between Google and Caldwell County and their 31 hot spot school buses.

Guests:

Kadijah Jordan, Teacher in Edgecombe County

Sandy Fulcher, Teacher in Edgecombe County

Don Phipps, Superintendent, Caldwell County

Melissa Costin, Principal, Caldwell County

Norah Cool, Student, Caldwell County

Jaime Cool, Parent

Gabrielle Pope, Student, Caldwell County

Angela Pope, Parent

Perspective Public School Forum of NC Coronavirus Remote Learning
Public School Forum of North Carolina

Since 1986, the Public School Forum of North Carolina has been an indispensable and nonpartisan champion of better schools and the most trusted source in the state for research and analysis on vital education issues. We bring together leaders from business, education, and government to study education issues, develop ideas, seek consensus, and ultimately inform and shape education policy. We do that through research, policy work, innovative programs, advocacy, and continuing education for educators and policymakers.

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