City Opens Support Centers for Columbus Students
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that the city is
partnering with area nonprofits to open numerous support centers for students
impacted by the teachers strike. The centers will operate beginning Wednesday,
August 24, and provide safe spaces for students to access online lessons. They are
not intended to serve as a substitute for in-person academic instruction.
“During the pandemic, we learned just how crucial reliable
internet and safe, constructive spaces are for our students and their education,”
said Mayor Ginther. “From technical assistance and internet connectivity to a
stable learning environment, these Student Support Centers are designed to
empower our children with the basic resources they need to stay safe, active
and engaged while their teachers and the district lay the foundation for their
return to the classroom.”
In addition to nine community centers, YMCA of Central Ohio and Boys and Girls Club of Central Ohio are also contributing
facilities, and Columbus Metropolitan Library is operating Homework
Help Centers at all branch locations to assist students. Multiple options
are located throughout all quadrants of the city. I Know I Can is also providing important staff and other resources to the
effort.
A complete list of Student Support Centers can be found on
the city website at www.columbus.gov/studentsupportcenters.
Additional locations will be added as they are announced.