Hamilton County Schools’ COVID-19 Response In National Report Thursday, February 4, 2021 Hamilton County Schools’ community engagement work during COVID-19 was highlighted in a national report published by TNTP, a national organization dedicated to ensuring all schools have excellent educators. The report, “Rising Together: How Four Districts are Building Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” examines Hamilton County Schools’ COVID-19 response and recommends its work as an exemplar for districts across the country.
Last summer, Hamilton County Schools was selected as one of four school districts to partner with TNTP to strengthen community engagement strategies in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to navigating the trials presented by COVID-19, Hamilton County Schools was dealt another challenge when a devastating tornado struck Hamilton County one month after the district halted in-person instruction. The district was able to activate a community-centered response quickly through the partnerships created by the county’s first-ever Children’s Cabinet, which brings together government agencies and community organizations that serve children in the community.