Read more here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/clean-disinfect-hygiene.html
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JDRF Education Series: Back to School During a Pandemic
JDRF is hosting a series of webinars from August 17-21 with experts from across the country on returning to school during the pandemic.
Read more or register here:https://www.jdrf.ca/resources/letstalkt1d/education-series/?_ga=2.148524535.1983589466.1596861834-857610536.1584981894
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The Public Health Agency of Canada shares guidance for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic (Kindergarten to Grade 12).
This resource includes guidance on various topics, including preventative measures, mental health, and management of illness.
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The Government of Ontario announces funding to support the safe reopening of child care and early years programs
Read more here: https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/08/historic-agreement-delivers-over-230-million-for-child-care.html
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The Public Health Agency of Canada shares a resource to help Canadians identify locations of potential COVID-19 exposures while travelling
The Public Health Agency of Canada encourages families to use MediaSmarts to learn about digital literacy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Read more here:https://mediasmarts.ca/
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WHO prepares to celebrate International Youth Day on August 12 in recognition of “young people around the world demonstrating their resilience, collective action and creativity in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic”
Read more here: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2020/08/12/default-calendar/international-youth-day
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Supporting your child’s mental health as schools reopen
As many children are feeling concerned about returning back to school, UNICEF shares insights into how parents and caregivers can effectively help their child navigate feelings of anxiety or fear during this difficult transition.
Read more here: https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/supporting-your-childs-mental-health-during-covid-19-school-return
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Dr. Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergencies Programme, answers the question “Is it safe for kids to go back to school?”
Watch it here:
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Policies for effective remote learning during COVID-19
As schools are preparing to reopen, UNICEF shares some insights into how to develop effective remote learning programmes that address the needs of both students and parents/cargivers.
Read more here: https://www.unicef.org/globalinsight/reports/putting-learning-back-remote-learning?
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