WJCC Schools respects student diversity and provides equitable opportunities for success. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed new inequities/barriers to learning. Staff partnered with the community to take action. Barrier to Action: Limited technology - Deployed 1:1 initiative to ensure every student has a tablet/laptop. No internet access - Developed MiFi checkout and partnered with libraries for “WiFi on Wheels” using vehicles with hotspots to bring access to neighborhoods. Food insecurity (38.1% eligible for F/R meals) - Launched “Grab and Go Meal” sites and delivered meals on school buses to neighborhoods (618,793 meals to date). Partnered with public transit for free rides to pick-up sites and with churches to coordinate dinners. Academic slide - Provided 1:1/small group remediation; bootcamps for at-risk students; credit recovery support; and online mentorship program with W&amp;M. Enhanced professional development continues to increase staff capacity to respond equitably to student needs during remote and in-person learning.

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Felicia Highland, Coordinator of Equity and Engagement

<a href="mailto:felicia.highland@wjccschools.org">felicia.highland@wjccschools.org</a>

757-603-6541