Tackling distance education with positivity and resolve

Posted at 09:00h in Clark County School District, Employees, Newsletter by CCSD News

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year – one like no other! We missed the sight and sounds of students in schools when classes began, but we were able to gather virtually and kick off the new school year – albeit with a few technological hitches on that first day that affected school districts nationwide opening with full-time distance education.

But our teachers and principals met the challenges that came their way – and so did our students and their families. Thank you all for your patience and for standing strong during this most unprecedented time for our schools.

We have gathered just a sampling of the tweets that captured the energy, positivity, creativity and resilience of the entire Clark County School District family leading up to and during the first day of school:

In the week before classes started, Jack Lund Schofield Middle School was one of countless schools that were hard at work distributing essential devices to students in the hot Las Vegas summer before classes began.

The weekend before the first day of school – in a renewed push to get students a device and connectivity for distance education – representatives from CCSD, local and state governments, and nonprofits went door-to-door in neighborhoods to inform families of students about their options and make sure students were ready.

Freshman orientation at high schools had a virtual twist this year – including at Clark High School.

Can you think of a better tweet than this high-energy one to kick off a new school year?

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak welcomed Mojave High School’s educators, affirming he has no doubt it will be a great year for Rattler Nation.

U.S. Congresswoman Susie Lee had a wonderful time touring the newly constructed Tyrone Thompson Elementary School with School Board Vice President Linda P. Cavazos and Superintendent Jesus F. Jara.

School Board President Lola Brooks and Dr. Jara had a great visit at Walter Johnson Junior High School Academy of International Studies.

Todd Quinones, an anchor at Channel 13, sent his best regards to CCSD’s teachers, nominating them for “sainthood.”  

When Canvas temporarily was down at schools, including at Charles and Phyllis Frias Elementary School, there was no alarm.

One of CCSD’s many valued partners, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, welcomed everyone on the first day of school.

Sam Argier, meteorologist at Channel 5, shared that his kids were excited to be back at school.

Marion B. Earl Elementary School had a tremendous first day.

School Board Trustee Deanna L. Wright and Dr. Jara had a fantastic time touring Basic Academy.

The hallways may have been empty at Virgin Valley High School on the first day, but that didn’t stop good wishes from going out to all of its students.