Sumter sees improvements among summer learners in statewide push to recoup pandemic losses
School districts across the state have been hosting robust summer learning programs to get students up to speed. Author: Kayland Hagwood Updated: 6:34 PM EDT July 14, 2021
SUMTER, S.C. School districts across the state have been hosting summer learning programs to get students up to speed after state leaders say kids were two to three months behind on average in English language arts (ELA) and math due to the pandemic.
In Sumter, educators say they’ve seen improvements among students participating in their programs.
With summer school over, they’re now offering additional learning opportunities through ‘Jumpstart’ camp.
Having a baby in the pandemic? New moms share their experience
For moms-to-be, the typical due date concerns mixed with the unknowns of COVID can make for an interesting birthing experience. A mom panel shares what it was like. Author: Alicia Lewis Updated: 7:25 AM CST February 18, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota It s completely normal to have some nerves before you welcome your little one into the world, but your typical due date jitters mixed with the unknowns of COVID-19 make for a completely different birth story. Something that should be magical and beautiful and wonderful. I just wanted it to be done, said Casey Suszynski who gave birth to her second child in June. I wanted the baby there safely in my arms so that I could let go of all that pandemic uncertainty.