Protecting the children, schools
Russell Barker/Guest Column
After hearing the news yesterday (May 5) that Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon, has withdrawn from the agreement to provide police for schools, I began reflecting on how fortunate we are in Anderson County.
First, the decision to remove law enforcement from the schools is beyond comprehension. The safety of our educators and students should never be the scapegoat for the political posturing we witnessed yesterday. We are talking about our most vulnerable members of society and such amazing educators falling prey to politics. Differences of opinions will always exist, but never did I think it would jeopardize the safety of a school system.
States and counties budgeting more for mental health services ahead of new school year
School counselors have been working overtime this year, helping students through a mental health crisis caused by the events of the past year. Author: Amelia Young (WBIR) Updated: 10:22 PM EDT May 6, 2021
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. This week marks Children s Mental Health Awareness Week in Tennessee. Its theme is flip the script on mental health and officials are daring people to change others hearts and minds about mental health, challenging myths and stigmas about it.
The need for more conversations about mental health is growing. School counselors have been working overtime this year, helping students through a mental health crisis caused by the events of the past year the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice and economic downturns.
Anderson County Schools host vaccine clinic for students; one of the first in the state
At least 70 high school students will receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the event. Author: Yvonne Thomas Updated: 7:16 AM EDT May 3, 2021
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. The Anderson County School District is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for eligible students on Monday. The clinics will be at Anderson County High School and Clinton High School.
At least 70 high school students will receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the event.
The county health department will help store and administer the vaccines, along with school nurses.
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Lunch 4 Literacy turns 30; goes virtual because of the pandemic
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One of the most enjoyable and highly successful annual events in Oak Ridge celebrates its 30th anniversary with its Tuesday, March 23, 2021, virtual event at 11:30 a.m. It is the Lunch 4 Literacy event co-sponsored by Altrusa International of Oak Ridge and the Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club.
Our speaker this year, Ruta Sepetys, is a Lithuanian-American writer of historical fiction, a No.1 New York Times bestselling author, an international bestselling author, and winner of the Carnegie Medal. She is expected to delight the audience with her stories and is renowned for giving voice to underrepresented history and those who experienced it. See her website: https://rutasepetys.com/.