Bethann McCain retweeted
On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are reflecting on challenges students face regarding mental health, including how those challenges can vary depending on their intersecting identities. This resource offers tools for supporting all students' mental health.
tolerance.org/professional-d…
Bethann McCain retweeted
Only when diverse perspectives are included, respected, and valued can we start to get a full picture of the world: who we serve, what they need, and how to successfully meet people where they are.
Listen, learn, unlearn, know when to lead, and know when to let others lead.
Bethann McCain retweeted
White educators: "I love my students" is no substitute for racial justice, and if we don't educate about and act for racial justice--not just racial "diversity," but racial JUSTICE--we don't, in point of fact, love our students.
Bethann McCain retweeted
In addition to @EquityLiteracy's free online self-paced equity mini-courses, we've added a couple low-cost learning opportunities, including "Ditching Deficit Ideology: The First Step Toward Cultivating an Equity Commitment." Check it out & please share! equity-literacy.thinkific.co…
Bethann McCain retweeted
I won't sit back and watch residents who live in counties under Stay at Home orders get sick because local leaders cannot see the risks of #COVID19 and push to reopen prematurely.
Today I am announcing consequences for counties that do not abide by the law to remain closed.
Bethann McCain retweeted
I want PA to get back to normal just as much as anyone else does. But it won’t happen magically, and it won’t happen overnight.
My first focus is on the health and safety of our people, and I refuse to compromise on that. I’m relying on data and experts to plan ahead.
ALT Text says "our approach must be data driven."
Bethann McCain retweeted
The President of the United States is retweeting calls for Dr. Fauci (who has an 80% approval) to be fired.
He's doing this because Dr. Fauci told the truth.
When honesty leaks out Trump Lashes Out.
#FireTrump
Bethann McCain retweeted
Joining fellow governors @nygovcuomo, @GovMurphy, @GovNedLamont, @JohnCarneyDE, and @GovRaimondo today by phone to announce the creation of a multi-state council to combat #COVID19 and get people safely back to work.
Bethann McCain retweeted
I’ve always treasured growing up with PBS and Sesame Street. It remains the television station we tune into for the best educational programming for our family.
#LearningAtHome initiative = our partnership with all of Pennsylvania’s public 📺 stations (@WITF + @PBS39Channel + @WVIATVFM + @WQLN + @WPSU + @WHYYNews + @wqed).
Explore everything this 🆓 educational opportunity has to offer ➡️ learningathomepa.org
ALT Sesame Street character Grover and child in field, Learning at Home with Pennsylvania's public television stations
Bethann McCain retweeted
ICYMI: Secretary Rivera waived a portion of the 12-week student teacher requirement.
Here’s how students can continue to be recommended for certification ⤵️ education.pa.gov/Schools/saf…
Bethann McCain retweeted
While navigating all that is #COVID19, Pennsylvania’s educators haven’t stopped supporting their students. They've demonstrated:
💡 Creativity
🦁 Courage
💻 Flexibility
💕 Kindness
🎉 Enthusiasm
✨ Optimism
Thank you for being incredible role models + champions for kids.
ALT Hands making heart shape, Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?', MLK Jr.
Bethann McCain retweeted
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures to protect everyone’s health and safety.
We’ll share information very soon on the collection of resources available to support school communities in this new environment.
ALT All schools in Pennsylvania will remain closed until further notice as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bethann McCain retweeted
Pennsylvania #COVID19 updates —
🏫 Schools/businesses closed: Until further notice
🏡 Added to Stay at Home Order: Carbon, Cumberland, Dauphin & Schuylkill counties
📆 Stay at Home Order in effect: Through at least April 30
Resources and more info: pa.gov/covid-19.
ALT Stay at home
Bethann McCain retweeted
The latest counties added to my Stay at Home Order are:
📍Beaver
📍Centre
📍Washington
Reminder: ALL Pennsylvanians should be staying home. The residents of these counties are ordered to do so, and are only permitted to leave for tasks crucial to sustaining their lives.
ALT Stay at home order
Bethann McCain retweeted
💻 UPDATED: our #COVID19 school guidance/answers to FAQs page: education.pa.gov/COVID19.
Updated topics include:
✅ Continuity of Education
✅ Pre-K Counts/Head Start
education.pa.gov/Schools/saf…
Bethann McCain retweeted
We're all operating in unprecedented times.
That doesn't mean students should stop learning.
We partnered with Pennsylvania's IUs + @pattanupdates to develop resources schools can use to create + implement Continuity of Education plans.
Find out more: education.pa.gov/COVID19
ALT Continuity of Education - the broad term given to educational practices that occur in the event of a prolonged school closure.
Bethann McCain retweeted
Educators: during this unprecedented time, you've found innovative ways to stay connected with your students to ensure they have food, know they’re missed, feel supported, are smiling, and SO much more. 💕
You're appreciated more than words could ever say.
Bethann McCain retweeted
I just added Erie County to my #COVID19 Stay at Home Order.
Under this order, you can leave home for:
👨⚕ Tasks essential to health + safety
🛒 Necessary services/supplies
🌳 Outdoor activities
💼 Work at life-sustaining businesses
👵 Caring for family/pets in another home
ALT Stay at Home
Bethann McCain retweeted
Share if you’re:
💪 Taking #COVID19 seriously
🗞 Getting info from verified sources
🏡 Staying home unless it’s absolutely necessary to leave
🧼 Taking precautions like washing hands
📣 Sharing important information
We can’t overcome this without everyone doing their part.
ALT COVID19