Challenge Question
How can AJM bounce back from COVID-19 school closure, by supporting student learning and mental health through volunteerism?
Partner: Anne J. MacArthur Public School
Project Summary
This challenge seeks a model to address both the gaps in student learning due to COVID-19-related school closures and the academic challenges students may face coming back to a new school year with continued restrictions on face-to-face learning. Volunteerism with a group of dedicated and educated individuals will support students both academically and emotionally to close these gaps. The goal of this project is to have a diverse research team develop strategies and resources to improve student experiences through a volunteer-based initiative. The social and emotional challenges that students may face in the new school year are as important as their academic gaps in learning, so applicants should come from a range of backgrounds, including education, the social sciences, community engagement and advocacy, and mental health, and be interested in supporting youth and improving student experience.
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Organizational Profile
Anne J. MacArthur Public School is located in Milton, ON, within the Halton District School Board. Milton is a diverse community situated in the heart of the Niagara Escarpment and the Toronto-Waterloo Innovation Corridor, the second largest technology cluster in North America. With a current population of over 110,000, Milton is one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. The town of Milton is dedicated to economic development, environmental conservation, and supporting local arts and culture. AJM is proud to be a part of the diverse community of Milton, with caring, invested faculty and staff serving just under 1000 students between the JK to Grade 8 level.
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Key Words
- Volunteerism
- Youth
- Education
- COVID-19