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Join West Virginia leaders to discuss 'The Silver Linings of COVID-19: Opportunities in Education'

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Join the WVPEC and the Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern West Virginia  Wednesday (June 3), to uncover silver linings in these unprecedented times.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be difficult to see the silver linings emerging. Opportunities have multiplied to offer great hope in numerous sectors, including education, which has rapidly adapted at all levels in response to social distancing and lockdown guidelines. Parents, guardians, and educators continue to work together to ensure that K-12 students continue learning using virtual and hybrid models, while institutions of higher education are shifting to address new student needs. By embracing innovation and agility during this new way of life, lasting advances have emerged.

The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative will help lead this roundtable as part of the Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern West Virginia’s 40-TOP Roundtable Series. The Collaborative and the Alliance welcome state officials, education leaders, teachers and parents to join the discussion. Panelists include the following state leaders, all members of the WVPEC:

  • W. Clayton Burch, State Superintendent of Schools, WV Department of Education

  • Jim Denova, Vice Chair, WV Public Education Collaborative and Vice President, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

  • Jerome Gilbert, President, Marshall University

  • Jennifer Reaves, 2018 Milken Educator and Technology Integration Specialist, Mylan Park Elementary School

  • F. Scott Rotruck, Chair, WV Public Education Collaborative and Member, West Virginia State Board of Education

  • Jaime Taylor, Provost, Marshall University

  • Sarah Tucker, Chancellor, WV Higher Education Policy Commission and WV Council for Community and Technical College Education 

Register for The Silver Linings of COVID-19: Opportunities in Education.