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Last spring, just after schools pivoted to virtual learning, dozens of parents from the School District of Lancaster signed an op-ed calling attention to the plight of our district in light of the pandemic (âPublic school funding at risk during pandemic,â April 25 LNP | LancasterOnline). In February 2020, School District of Lancaster Superintendent Damaris Rau announced that our district was facing a $10 million deficit. Knowing that communities of color would bear the brunt of the pandemic, we feared the impending wreckage. Accordingly, we asked our lawmakers to fund our public schools fairly and adequately. A year later, our call is more pressing than ever. ....
MLK Day of Service Board Chair Patty Kim welcomes all participating in this annual event. She will be joined by Aaysha Noor from the Giant Company, who will make a special announcement. The Opening Ceremony will be carried live on the Central PA MLK Day of Service Facebook Page. 9:30 a.m. Honoring Dr. King Through Dance Check MLK Day of Service Facebook Page for Updates 9:30 a.m.: Community Assistance from Utilities Zoom Meeting ID: 830 0623 9460 Passcode: 238625 10 a.m. Children Game Time! Join Dhuhan Abhullah for a game of Kahoot. All-ages are welcome and it will be a fun way to learn more about Dr. King and the civil rights non-violence movement. ....