The full text of tweets and selected Twitter metadata from the Twitter accounts of state and local public officials, as well as education and health agencies, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. We begin with state governors with more data to come. Where possible, please cite Big Local News as collecting and disseminating this information. We ask because it helps us show the impact we can have and that makes it easier to create ongoing support for Big Local News.

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2009 2008 1238525974830080001 20196909 2020-03-13T18:02:57+00:00 RT @IAReading: Our free assistive technology consultation appointments teach children & their families how to use devices & apps that help… 3 0 Iowa IA https://educateiowa.gov/ IADeptofEd
2010 2009 1238525845293207562 20196909 2020-03-13T18:02:26+00:00 RT @srwteacher: #Finlit is as important as ever. Check out the latest @IADeptofEd Financial Literacy Update newsletter at https://t.co/huL2… 1 0 Iowa IA https://educateiowa.gov/ IADeptofEd
2011 2010 1238497144014856194 20196909 2020-03-13T16:08:23+00:00 RT @ctburke42: Such a great morning with the staff at Irving Elementary. Taking time to recognize the power of feedback as a means of maxim… 1 0 Iowa IA https://educateiowa.gov/ IADeptofEd
2012 2011 1238467551497240577 20196909 2020-03-13T14:10:48+00:00 RT @IADeptofEd: https://bit.ly/2TYyeWK #IaEdChat 1 0 Iowa IA https://educateiowa.gov/ IADeptofEd
2013 2012 1238285348494606336 20196909 2020-03-13T02:06:47+00:00 RT @IAGovernor: COVID-19 Update: https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/state-of-iowa-provides-covid-19-update 33 0 Iowa IA https://educateiowa.gov/ IADeptofEd
3527 3526 1238575120664465408 27075980 2020-03-13T21:18:15+00:00 Be sure to see ADE's updates regarding COVID-19 guidance for schools: https://bit.ly/2W8bS7T. https://twitter.com/ArkansasEd/status/1238575120664465408/photo/1 7 7 Arkansas AR http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/ ArkansasEd
3528 3527 1238562998790369285 27075980 2020-03-13T20:30:04+00:00 State Director of Computer Science Anthony Owen updated the State Board on the Computer Science Initiative. Highlights include enrollment of 9,813 unique students, an increase of 1,769 (22 percent) over 2018-19 & 251 full CS teacher certifications: http://bit.ly/38LNZFW. https://twitter.com/ArkansasEd/status/1238562998790369285/photo/1 4 13 Arkansas AR http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/ ArkansasEd
3529 3528 1238555503711653891 27075980 2020-03-13T20:00:17+00:00 Congrats to DESE's Office of Computer Science and to all of the AR educators and students participating in CS courses! Check out this new video celebrating CS in AR! http://ow.ly/88VT50yLncq. #ARKidsCanCode #CSforAR #Together4AR @AnthonyOwenADE https://twitter.com/ArkansasEd/status/1238555503711653891/photo/1 2 4 Arkansas AR http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/ ArkansasEd
3530 3529 1238548984773447686 27075980 2020-03-13T19:34:23+00:00 Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education announced the 17 teams advancing to the Fourth Annual All-State Coding Competition in May. Learn more at http://bit.ly/38PM8Qr. https://twitter.com/ArkansasEd/status/1238548984773447686/photo/1 1 2 Arkansas AR http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/ ArkansasEd
3531 3530 1238530390010269697 27075980 2020-03-13T18:20:30+00:00 Professional Learning Communities Model Schools were recognized at today's State Board Meeting. Congrats to Eastside Elem.-Greenbrier & Ballman Elem.-Fort Smith! The board also received a report on the PLC process & work in AR. Learn about PLCs in AR at http://bit.ly/3cZqFaK. https://twitter.com/ArkansasEd/status/1238530390010269697/photo/1 8 24 Arkansas AR http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/ ArkansasEd
3532 3531 1238523742491418627 27075980 2020-03-13T17:54:05+00:00 Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, will provide an update at 1:30 p.m. regarding the state’s COVID-19 response. The news conference will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/GovernorAsaHutchinson/live. https://twitter.com/ArkansasEd/status/1238523742491418627/photo/1 6 9 Arkansas AR http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/ ArkansasEd
4454 4453 1238580528917426178 2319382922 2020-03-13T21:39:44+00:00 Big shoutout to CSDE's @YearwoodShannon @JDFrassinelli & our entire Child Nutrition staff for the hard work to get CT's program up & running to ensure food security for our students! Thanks @ChrisMurphyCT team for your efforts & fast turn around on our USDA waiver! @teachcardona https://twitter.com/ChrisMurphyCT/status/1238570994576621572 7 29 Connecticut CT https://portal.ct.gov/SDE EducateCT
4455 4454 1238567205564043265 2319382922 2020-03-13T20:46:47+00:00 Our dedicated Child Nutrition Programs team is working around the clock to ready the program for implementation. They're coaching schools to get docs, etc. to us for approval & immediate turnaround so we can ensure food security for CT students & every child in their home. 7 29 Connecticut CT https://portal.ct.gov/SDE EducateCT
4456 4455 1238567204628639746 2319382922 2020-03-13T20:46:47+00:00 Effect. immed., USDA has approved our waiver to allow students to continue receiving meals while schools are closed due to #COVID19. Thanks to our hard working CSDE staff & support of @SenMurphyOffice we're 1 of 10 states to receive a waiver at this time! @Covid19Ct @GovNedLamont 55 213 Connecticut CT https://portal.ct.gov/SDE EducateCT
4457 4456 1238512967349657600 2319382922 2020-03-13T17:11:16+00:00 UPDATES made on 3/12/20 to @CDCgov PK-12 guidance for districts to plan/prepare/respond to #COVID19; clarifies appropriate mitigation strategies based on level of community transmission & presence of cases within schools:https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Pages/School-Resources. @GovNedLamont @Covid19Ct @CT_OEC 22 22 Connecticut CT https://portal.ct.gov/SDE EducateCT
5471 5470 1238608299660099585 760673007819821057 2020-03-13T23:30:05+00:00 Our friends at @Alaska_DHSS have some helpful reminders on tips to stay healthy. Wash your hands, avoid touching your face, and cover your coughs and sneezes! #aklearns #aksafeschools https://vimeo.com/396559983 1 0 Alaska AK https://education.alaska.gov/ AlaskaDEED
5472 5471 1238558310808408064 760673007819821057 2020-03-13T20:11:27+00:00 DEED Spotlight on Policymakers: Senator Shelley Hughes, District F. Senator Hughes describes reading as an exhilarating gift. It opens up a whole new world! Read something today – read something EVERY day. @AKShelleyHughes #aklearns #akreads #SenatorShelleyHughesReads https://twitter.com/AlaskaDEED/status/1238558310808408064/video/1 0 2 Alaska AK https://education.alaska.gov/ AlaskaDEED
6894 6893 1238614085131882496 933271290 2020-03-13T23:53:04+00:00 RT @HahaioneES: The 2020 Keiki Rainbow Run will be held virtually to keep our children safe while continuing the mission of encouraging hea… 2 0 Hawaii HI http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/Pages/Home.aspx HIDOE808
6895 6894 1238549205460738048 933271290 2020-03-13T19:35:16+00:00 The March issue of Ho’oha’aheo kicks off a series of newsletters dedicated to highlighting our neighbor island school communities. This month, we journey to Hawai‘i Island for stories from our students, staff and alumni: http://bit.ly/HoohaaheoMarch https://twitter.com/HIDOE808/status/1238549205460738048/photo/1 0 13 Hawaii HI http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/Pages/Home.aspx HIDOE808
6896 6895 1238518387522727941 933271290 2020-03-13T17:32:48+00:00 RT @SpEdRecruitment: Although this virus has caused a lot of fear & uncertainty, tonight's class was a safe & welcoming space filled with d… 3 0 Hawaii HI http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/Pages/Home.aspx HIDOE808
6897 6896 1238518286293200902 933271290 2020-03-13T17:32:24+00:00 RT @KalamaSchool: Teacher Collaboration Day is today 3/13. There is NO school today 🌷 1 0 Hawaii HI http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/Pages/Home.aspx HIDOE808
6898 6897 1238285748182241280 933271290 2020-03-13T02:08:23+00:00 RT @STEMwithMili: They’re here! They’re here! They’re really here! Mahalo @HIDOE808 Innovation Grant Team for all your help with the purch… 4 0 Hawaii HI http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/Pages/Home.aspx HIDOE808
8440 8439 1238576133714690060 67012353 2020-03-13T21:22:16+00:00 “This is an unprecedented event in our lifetime... We will get through this together.” Read State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala’s letter to districts on the announcement of mandatory statewide school closures at https://www.isbe.net/Documents/COVID-19-School-Closures-Letter-Guidance.pdf https://twitter.com/ISBEnews/status/1238576133714690060/photo/1 118 148 Illinois IL https://www.isbe.net/ ISBEnews
9322 9321 1238578704546238470 137435775 2020-03-13T21:32:29+00:00 RT @SCETV: Watch LIVE the Governor's Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1kvKpXZloOaKE 4 0 South Carolina SC https://ed.sc.gov/ EducationSC
9323 9322 1238552399805067264 137435775 2020-03-13T19:47:57+00:00 These waivers will allow communities to provide nutritious meals to students who may not have access to them outside of the school day. (2/2) 13 35 South Carolina SC https://ed.sc.gov/ EducationSC
9324 9323 1238552398760640513 137435775 2020-03-13T19:47:57+00:00 The SCDE's Office of Health and Nutrition has been granted a waiver from the @USDA that allows summer feeding options to be used during unanticipated school closures. We have also received a waiver for flexibility from the congregate feeding requirement. (1/2) 88 161 South Carolina SC https://ed.sc.gov/ EducationSC
10334 10333 1238591885666590720 224253810 2020-03-13T22:24:52+00:00 RT @GovernorKayIvey: I’m issuing a State of Emergency to strengthen AL’s efforts & plans already in place to deal with the #Coronavirus. Th… 109 0 Alabama AL https://www.alsde.edu/ AlabamaAchieves
10335 10334 1238587036845694978 224253810 2020-03-13T22:05:36+00:00 RT @Trish_Crain: BREAKING: Alabama closes all K-12 schools, effective at the end of Wednesday, March 18 https://www.al.com/news/2020/03/alabama-closes-all-k-12-schools.html #aledchat 75 0 Alabama AL https://www.alsde.edu/ AlabamaAchieves
10336 10335 1238579562654638088 224253810 2020-03-13T21:35:54+00:00 UPDATE Novel Coronavirus in Alabama https://share.peachjar.com/flyers/969545/districts/35450 #peachjar 3 2 Alabama AL https://www.alsde.edu/ AlabamaAchieves
10337 10336 1238540438837100545 224253810 2020-03-13T19:00:26+00:00 Application for Special Education Funds - https://share.peachjar.com/flyers/969347/districts/35450 #peachjar 0 0 Alabama AL https://www.alsde.edu/ AlabamaAchieves
11396 11395 1238500064517070849 216215913 2020-03-13T16:20:00+00:00 It’s amazing what we can achieve with a guiding hand! We have teamed up with other Missouri agencies to help prepare families and children for a bright future. https://twitter.com/MOEducation/status/1238500064517070849/video/1 1 5 Missouri MO https://dese.mo.gov/ MOEducation
11397 11396 1238474148088885250 216215913 2020-03-13T14:37:01+00:00 We're excited for all schools taking part in Missouri school read-in day today.This event recognizes that reading proficiency is a major factor in determining a child's success in school, regardless of the socioeconomic status, race, ethnic background, or educational level. https://twitter.com/MOEducation/status/1238474148088885250/photo/1 1 8 Missouri MO https://dese.mo.gov/ MOEducation
11398 11397 1238461253091241986 216215913 2020-03-13T13:45:46+00:00 RT @HealthyLivingMo: View an update from DHSS Director Dr. Randall Williams on COVID-19 in Missouri.https://youtu.be/qzg1Gukeh30 11 0 Missouri MO https://dese.mo.gov/ MOEducation
11399 11398 1238255955856351232 216215913 2020-03-13T00:10:00+00:00 We have positions available to serve Missourians all throughout the state! Visit our site on #MoCareers to learn more. #ShowMeSuccess #WeServeMO https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768?division=Department%20of%20Elementary%20and%20Secondary%20Education https://twitter.com/MOEducation/status/1238255955856351232/photo/1 1 6 Missouri MO https://dese.mo.gov/ MOEducation
12710 12709 1238545324970577922 3762413663 2020-03-13T19:19:51+00:00 RT @GovernorsOffice: Today, @GovernorTomWolf announced that all K-12 Pennsylvania schools will be closed for 10 business days effective Mon… 870 0 Pennsylvania PA https://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx PennsylvaniaGov
12711 12710 1238499781292494848 3762413663 2020-03-13T16:18:52+00:00 RT @PAHealthDept: 🔴 LIVE at 12:30 pm: @SecretaryLevine will provide the daily update on the #COVID19 and discuss the department’s efforts t… 39 0 Pennsylvania PA https://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx PennsylvaniaGov
12712 12711 1238499732017872896 3762413663 2020-03-13T16:18:40+00:00 RT @PAHealthDept: PA now has 22 presumptive positive + 6 confirmed cases of coronavirus. Total cases = 28Counties impacted to date:• Buck… 122 0 Pennsylvania PA https://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx PennsylvaniaGov
12713 12712 1238495035277987840 3762413663 2020-03-13T16:00:01+00:00 Check out some of Pennsylvania's finest wildlife making their commute in Penn's Woods. 🏞https://www.inquirer.com/news/bigfootbearshuntingpennsylvaniacoyotestrailcam-20200310.html 3 26 Pennsylvania PA https://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx PennsylvaniaGov
12714 12713 1238480206798733314 3762413663 2020-03-13T15:01:05+00:00 RT @PAHealthDept: ➡️ Think you may need tested for #COVID19? 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: contact your health care provider. No provider? Call 1-877-PA-HEAL… 274 0 Pennsylvania PA https://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx PennsylvaniaGov
12715 12714 1238472383553507328 3762413663 2020-03-13T14:30:00+00:00 The deadline to register to vote is one month away! 🗳Are you registered?ℹ️ Check your voter registration status at http://VotesPA.com/Status.➡️ Register or update your voter registration today at http://Register.VotesPA.com. https://twitter.com/PennsylvaniaGov/status/1238472383553507328/photo/1 43 39 Pennsylvania PA https://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx PennsylvaniaGov
12716 12715 1238460963604529155 3762413663 2020-03-13T13:44:37+00:00 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒖𝒔: 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒔𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 — A person has had contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus. The person is asked to quarantine at home to limit community exposure. ➡️ #COVID19 info: http://on.pa.gov/coronavirus.tact spread https://twitter.com/PennsylvaniaGov/status/1238460963604529155/photo/1 17 23 Pennsylvania PA https://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx PennsylvaniaGov
13649 13648 1238516846992723969 759896773 2020-03-13T17:26:41+00:00 The Delaware Pathways Conference originally schedule for April 6 has been postponed until the fall. Additional information will be forthcoming. All individuals currently registered will be automatically registered for the new date. Refunds will also be processed upon request. 1 1 Delaware DE https://www.doe.k12.de.us/# DEDeptofEd
13650 13649 1238462304934670336 759896773 2020-03-13T13:49:57+00:00 Educators: Day 2 of the RPL Summit is canceled for today. All materials are available in Schoology. If you would like help with your RPL grant today, please email us at reimaginingPL@doe.k12.de.us or call us at 302-735-4180. #netde #edude 0 0 Delaware DE https://www.doe.k12.de.us/# DEDeptofEd
16227 16226 1238581601417736197 277068270 2020-03-13T21:44:00+00:00 RT @tkonz: As @GovAndyBeshear just announced, superintendents at all of Kentucky’s 172 public school districts (plus @KSBWildcats, @Kentuck… 29 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16228 16227 1238546263181852672 277068270 2020-03-13T19:23:34+00:00 The superintendents' webcast has ended. The archived webcast will soon be available at https://mediaportal.education.ky.gov/ 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16229 16228 1238546218244022272 277068270 2020-03-13T19:23:24+00:00 KDE continues to gather info about district closures. As of 3:22 p.m. ET, 161 of Kentucky's 172 school districts have announced plans to close for at least two weeks. Others may have announced; KDE is gathering and confirming the info manually. 1 1 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16230 16229 1238544297236070405 277068270 2020-03-13T19:15:46+00:00 Brown reiterates that Gov. Beshear recommends those who can should work remotely, and most teachers should be able to do that during NTI days. 2 2 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16231 16230 1238543762365779968 277068270 2020-03-13T19:13:38+00:00 Question: Advice concerning staff members in vulnerable population who want to continue to work with children?Brown: If the employee is concerned, check with your medical provider. If other employees concerned, supervisors should consult local health dept. for guidance. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16232 16231 1238541509349322752 277068270 2020-03-13T19:04:41+00:00 @KET has made available resources from PBS LearningMedia that can be used during NTI days. Email nti@ket.org with questions about how to use their resources.KDE promotes the following hashtag as schools/districts share info about their NTI practices: #MyNTIKy 2 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16233 16232 1238540536597876742 277068270 2020-03-13T19:00:49+00:00 KDE continues to gather info about district closures. As of 3 p.m. ET, 151 of Kentucky's 172 school districts have announced plans to close for at least two weeks. Others may have announced; KDE is gathering and confirming the info manually. 2 2 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16234 16233 1238540247924985856 277068270 2020-03-13T18:59:40+00:00 Associate commissioner David Horseman says KDE is communicating with area technology centers about how to work with local districts. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16235 16234 1238539970517794817 277068270 2020-03-13T18:58:34+00:00 Associate commissioner David Couch says KDE has cloud-based learning services, digital learning guidelines that should be reviewed, digital readiness information on district/school capability. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16236 16235 1238539404551098370 277068270 2020-03-13T18:56:19+00:00 Sweeney: Special newsletter has been sent today to school counselors with a number of resources. I will host a webinar at 1 p.m. ET for counselors, mental health professionals; link is in newsletter. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16237 16236 1238538992003489794 277068270 2020-03-13T18:54:41+00:00 Sweeney: Inappropriate comments directed toward specific students should be halted, reported immediately. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16238 16237 1238538566982082560 277068270 2020-03-13T18:52:59+00:00 Sweeney: Remind students to end negative stereotyping. 1 1 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16239 16238 1238538326082273283 277068270 2020-03-13T18:52:02+00:00 School counseling consultant Damien Sweeney discusses students' mental health concerns. Provide factual, age-appropriate information without causing alarm. Children will react to and often follow adult verbal, nonverbal reactions. 1 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16240 16239 1238537144160968706 277068270 2020-03-13T18:47:20+00:00 Question: If employees choose not to come to work during closure, can they take sick days?Brown: Absence permitted ONLY under sick leave policy (essentially, employee is ill or caring for family member who is ill). 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16241 16240 1238536850387750915 277068270 2020-03-13T18:46:10+00:00 Brown: This is the time to think outside the box. If you a creative approach, please share it. 0 1 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16242 16241 1238536488624717837 277068270 2020-03-13T18:44:44+00:00 Question: How are school nurses being utilized during closures?School nurse consultant Angie McDonald: Up to districts to decide. Some school nurse offices open to handle families' concerns, others working with local health depts., delivering meds to students w/o transportation. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16243 16242 1238535725844434951 277068270 2020-03-13T18:41:42+00:00 Question: How is Harrison County handling meal delivery?Burchett: Pickup sites, bus drivers and other staff members delivering food as needed to those who can't come and get it. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16244 16243 1238535111567695874 277068270 2020-03-13T18:39:16+00:00 Brown: If a telecommuting option is new for schools/districts, KDE staff members will help walk you through how to do it. 1 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16245 16244 1238534359612866562 277068270 2020-03-13T18:36:16+00:00 Kentucky Board of Education special meeting scheduled for March 18 will be held. Meeting was originally scheduled to be in Louisville, is expected to be moved to Frankfort. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16246 16245 1238533935212216321 277068270 2020-03-13T18:34:35+00:00 KDE continues to gather info about district closures. At present, 128 of Kentucky's 172 school districts have announced plans to close for at least two weeks. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16247 16246 1238533570483937280 277068270 2020-03-13T18:33:08+00:00 Brown: @usedgov may offer waivers for requirements of accountability systems (K-PREP), and KDE will pursue all waivers offered. 1 1 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16248 16247 1238532989149229057 277068270 2020-03-13T18:30:50+00:00 Schools/districts should watch the Collge Board websites for decisions on SAT/ACT testing status. 1 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16249 16248 1238532280773214215 277068270 2020-03-13T18:28:01+00:00 Question: Will there be staff reduction/telecommuting at KDE during this period?Brown: Telecommuting has been in place for some time. We don't anticipate a reduction in services. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16250 16249 1238531688424226816 277068270 2020-03-13T18:25:39+00:00 Question: Do you anticipate extended deadlines from @usedgov regarding special education?Assoc. commissioner: Gretta Hylton: USED says states, schools must ensure equitable access during this time to students with disabilities; progress monitoring is critical. 1 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16251 16250 1238530739815297027 277068270 2020-03-13T18:21:53+00:00 Burchett: Harrison Co. is continuing to provide meals for students at the local level; decision was made prior to KDE's request for a federal waiver in the best interest of the students.Brown: All the more reason for @USDA to grant the waiver. We hope to have an answer shortly. 1 1 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16252 16251 1238530185252745217 277068270 2020-03-13T18:19:41+00:00 Burchett explains how Harrison County is working to ensure classified employees can fulfill their contract requirements by June 30. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16253 16252 1238529668824825856 277068270 2020-03-13T18:17:38+00:00 Brown: Schools not on spring break March 30-April 3 should be prepared to have a conversation at the end of the second week of the recommended 2-week closure period about whether to return to class during that week. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16254 16253 1238529104728727553 277068270 2020-03-13T18:15:23+00:00 Brown: Ideally, it would be best if school/district staffers work remotely if possible. It's not always possible, so practice social distancing if that's the case. 1 2 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16255 16254 1238528876227289088 277068270 2020-03-13T18:14:29+00:00 Brown: It's too early to say what legislature will do regarding adjustments to required instructional time. Proposals are being made; much time remains in the legislative session. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16256 16255 1238528315914412037 277068270 2020-03-13T18:12:15+00:00 Brown: We are confident the legislature will increase the number of allowable NTI days; it's a matter of when that may occur. If not, will ask for an executive order. I feel confident telling districts to go up to 20 NTI days. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16257 16256 1238527957318144000 277068270 2020-03-13T18:10:50+00:00 Brown: Superintendents have been sent a sample letter which they can use to share information to their families. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16258 16257 1238527607458709506 277068270 2020-03-13T18:09:27+00:00 Brown: If you are requiring people to come into your buildings, you must be practicing social distancing. Example: No gatherings in auditoriums. 1 1 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16259 16258 1238527337332969472 277068270 2020-03-13T18:08:22+00:00 Question: Are there directives for day cares, YMCAs, boys/girls clubs, other places where students might gather when schools are closed?White: Social distancing is important, activities should be held outside if possible, such organizations may have to make some tough decisions. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16260 16259 1238526783651295232 277068270 2020-03-13T18:06:10+00:00 Brown: KDE would like every district to provide meals for students who need them during the closure period, but we know it isn't feasible for everyone. KDE has requested for a federal waiver that would allow schools to be reimbursed for providing meals in non-group settings. 0 3 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16261 16260 1238525834803191819 277068270 2020-03-13T18:02:24+00:00 White: "We are so impressed with the way all of those around us are working to flatten the curve:" school/district leaders, teachers, staff members. 0 1 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16262 16261 1238525480472662018 277068270 2020-03-13T18:00:59+00:00 White: Taking steps to not contaminate yourself and others (hand-washing, cough/sneeze hygiene, social distancing, cleaning/disinfecting) is the way to "flatten the curve," or reduce the spread of the virus. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16263 16262 1238524455594471425 277068270 2020-03-13T17:56:55+00:00 Dr. Connie White, deputy commissioner for clinical affairs for the Kentucky Department of Public Health, tells superintendents that if schools are closed extracurricular activities should not be held. She says historical evidence shows the value of social distancing. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16264 16263 1238523799714308097 277068270 2020-03-13T17:54:19+00:00 @KHSAA has instituted a dead period that suspends all sports and sport-related activities through April 12: https://khsaa.org/athletic-dead-period-instituted-for-athletic-programs-in-all-sports-and-sport-activities/ 2 1 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16265 16264 1238523521661272064 277068270 2020-03-13T17:53:12+00:00 Brown: A special thanks to @KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett for his leadership in suspending the Girls Sweet 16 and Boys Sweet 16. 1 2 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16266 16265 1238523128839626758 277068270 2020-03-13T17:51:39+00:00 Brown: Superintendents who are not planning to close their districts by Tuesday should email me to let me know this. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16267 16266 1238523035931553799 277068270 2020-03-13T17:51:17+00:00 Brown: Those districts will be open Monday to allow students to pick up assignments, then will close Tuesday. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16268 16267 1238522726119284742 277068270 2020-03-13T17:50:03+00:00 Brown: Gov. Beshear has recommended that all schools close beginning Mon., but four districts will be open Mon. but begin a closure period Tue. for various reasons: Bell County, Crittenden County, Henry County, Somerset Independent. 1 1 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16269 16268 1238522493519921155 277068270 2020-03-13T17:49:07+00:00 Brown: There also is discussion about the legislature allowing days added to the calendar to be dropped, but that is only a discussion at this point. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16270 16269 1238522159326285827 277068270 2020-03-13T17:47:48+00:00 Brown: KDE expects additional NTI days to be made available beyond the limit of 10 mandate by state law. This requires action by the General Assembly. 1 1 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16271 16270 1238521842580836352 277068270 2020-03-13T17:46:32+00:00 Brown: Teachers can telecommute under the NTI Program and should if possible. If schools are not comfortable with that by Monday; teachers can come to school but should practice social distancing. 1 3 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16272 16271 1238521547268251648 277068270 2020-03-13T17:45:22+00:00 Brown: 69 districts have applied for the NTI waiver; they would join 83 districts previously approved for the NTI program. NTI days do not have to be made up; traditional closure days would have to be added on to the end of the year. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16273 16272 1238521204505489409 277068270 2020-03-13T17:44:00+00:00 Harrison County schools superintendent Harry Burchett shares the district, community response to the first confirmed coronavirus case in Ky., says the district focused on the safety and health of students and staff and ensured continuation of instruction through NTI and meals. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16274 16273 1238520621476216833 277068270 2020-03-13T17:41:41+00:00 Interim commissioner Kevin Brown tells superintendents KDE staff has been working to answer questions, and he will stay on the webcast as long as necessary to answer questions. A Q&A document for district leaders will be released later today. 0 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16275 16274 1238520172459237379 277068270 2020-03-13T17:39:54+00:00 A special superintendents' webcast devoted to COVID-19 issues is taking place now. Watch the livestream: https://mediaportal.education.ky.gov/watch-live/ 12 10 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16276 16275 1238501431465979904 277068270 2020-03-13T16:25:26+00:00 RT @tkonz: SLIGHT REVISION: The Special Superintendent Webcast today will begin at 1:30 p.m. ET. We have received a lot of questions and ar… 6 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16277 16276 1238480355767836673 277068270 2020-03-13T15:01:41+00:00 RT @tkonz: FYI: @KyDeptofEd will host a Special Superintendent Webcast today at 1pm ET on #COVID19 to answer questions from our districts.… 8 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
16278 16277 1238453995296952321 277068270 2020-03-13T13:16:56+00:00 RT @tkonz: .@KyDeptofEd Executive Leadership Operations Center is up and running today. We are essentially providing 24/7 support to our su… 12 0 Kentucky KY https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx KyDeptofEd
17357 17356 1238545916182790144 123944252 2020-03-13T19:22:12+00:00 "We are removing barriers that would prevent school districts from making decisions that would be in the best interest of their students." - @joy4ok Read more #oklaed: https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/department-of-education-removing-barriers-that-would-prevent-schools-from-closing/ 13 39 Oklahoma OK https://sde.ok.gov/ oksde
17358 17357 1238258690714734594 123944252 2020-03-13T00:20:52+00:00 Attn: #oklaed! We have developed Coronavirus/COVID-19 FAQs for Oklahoma Public Schools to help you navigate potential scenarios related to the spread of this global pandemic.Download: http://bit.ly/OSDECOVID-19Additional resources & guidance will be shared in the coming days. https://twitter.com/oksde/status/1238258690714734594/photo/1 33 32 Oklahoma OK https://sde.ok.gov/ oksde
17855 17854 1238542866953240578 2385861661 2020-03-13T19:10:05+00:00 Do you have experience in working with students and families from diverse educational backgrounds? Do you have experience providing professional development to adults? NDE has posted a new job opportunity. For more info click the visit:http://ow.ly/5Eyk50yLlRz @NVSupt https://twitter.com/NevadaReady/status/1238542866953240578/photo/1 3 2 Nevada NV http://www.doe.nv.gov/ nevadaready
17856 17855 1238517859522949120 2385861661 2020-03-13T17:30:42+00:00 If students aren't in class, they can't learn. If they're leaving early or returning late from vacations, they could miss valuable instruction time. #DataReadyNV @NVSupt https://twitter.com/NevadaReady/status/1238517859522949120/photo/1 0 0 Nevada NV http://www.doe.nv.gov/ nevadaready
18401 18400 1238615593328111617 2533050750 2020-03-13T23:59:04+00:00 APS has identified 89 sites where students will be able to pick up Grab & Go Meals during the school closure. Thank you @ABQschools for springing into action to ensure our students have meal continuity! https://www.aps.edu/news/coronavirus/aps-identifies-89-sites-for-student-meal-pick-ups 106 185 New Mexico NM https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/ nmped

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