At the beginning of any academic year, students, families, and school personnel experience an array of emotions. However we all know by now, 2020 has come with a unique set of challenges and emotions to manage. Today, Principal MaryJo Raczkowski-Shannon, describes the excitement students and teachers are feeling during their first week of re-opening Hunt Elementary School. In this episode, Janet and MaryJo discuss how her team built parent confidence and prioritized student and employee safety. 

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• How can we communicate with help parents to help them feel confident as children return to classroom learning?
• What actions can we take to build an engaged faculty, student, and parent culture?
• What are some ways we can show parents that safety measures are in place, to help build confidence?

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