Amazon is doing its part to help families in the Seattle Public School system as they adjust to online learning amid the coronavirus pandemic. The…
The fund — which will be managed by the school district’s nonprofit partner, the Alliance for Education — will guarantee support and resources for students in need as they continue to learn remotely.and help these students access technology, technical support and additional learning resources, according to the company.
Over 52,000 students currently attend Seattle Public Schools, with approximately 33% of them coming from homes with low incomes,Since closing the city’s schools on March 12, SPS teachers have been instructed to follow specific protocols for online learning, such as checking in with families twice a week and providing learning materials online and at multiple school sites, the outlet reported.
“Measures from the City, County, and State to combat the spread of COVID-19 have had an impact on our day-to-day lives and that couldn’t be truer for our students. Despite schools closing, it is important for students to be engaged and I commend Amazon for stepping up to meet the needs of kids who may not have equal access to the tools they need to keep learning at home,” Durkan said in the release.
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