Sat Sep 07 01:36:00 UTC 2024: – U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten visits West Middlesex Area School District and participates in a roundtable discussion
– Marten praises the efforts of school officials in addressing students’ needs and introducing new programs
– School officials are focusing on addressing issues like poverty, mental health, and absenteeism
– Initiatives include a school climate survey, a Reset Room for students, and connecting parents with community resources
– Marten credits the Biden and Harris administration for making grant opportunities available and promoting educational equity
– Special Adviser Sara Goulet discusses resources like the Kinship program for nontraditional caregivers and the 988 crisis hotline.

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