Letters to the Editor: May 13, 2021
Meeting children’s educational needs early has long-term benefits
I am a retired educator. When children enter school, they are full of energy, with a natural desire to learn. It is vital that we make learning possible for all.
Many children who were so eager to learn in kindergarten feel like a failure by third grade if their academic and emotional needs are not met. I propose Indian River County Schools set up a pilot program in a high-needs elementary school. Each classroom should be staffed with a teacher and assistant. The small class size needs to remain the same. An assistant can provide individual and small group help.
Indian River County schools host workshop for families titled Confessing the Stress It s okay to ask for help, said one therapist
The Indian River County School District hosted a parent academy workshop titled Confess the Stress on Tuesday to help families feeling the stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Indian River County School District hosted a parent academy workshop titled Confess the Stress on Tuesday to help families feeling the stress from the coronavirus pandemic. It s been a strain on kids, said Kelly Williams, Licensed Therapist at
Statistics at the Mental Health Association in Vero Beach show that nearly half of patients said the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health.
Facemasks will remain mandatory in Indian River County schools following a failed attempt by four parents to sue the school district over a mask mandate they felt was unconstitutional.
Facemasks will remain mandatory in Indian River County schools following a failed attempt by four parents to sue the school district over a mask mandate they felt was unconstitutional.