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Cumberland County Schools highlights parent programs, plans ESSER-funded family engagement bus
Summary
Associate Superintendent Dr. Lindsey Whitley described Cumberland County Schools' Cumberland Family Academy, a volunteer family ambassador program, workshops and a planned family engagement bus funded by ESSER aimed at bringing services and registration assistance into neighborhoods.
Dr. Lindsey Whitley, associate superintendent for communications and community engagement at Cumberland County Schools, told listeners on the "Let's Talk Education" radio program that the district is expanding family-facing services, including a Cumberland Family Academy, a volunteer family ambassador program and a family engagement bus funded by ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds expected to begin visits this fall.
Whitley said the programs are meant to reduce barriers to participation and improve student outcomes. "When families and educators join forces, amazing things happen for our young people," she said, describing research and district experience that link family engagement with lower absenteeism, fewer disciplinary…
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