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Candidates offer varied plans to address pandemic learning loss, gifted students and extracurricular access
Summary
At the Penfield candidates forum, contenders discussed supporting students who fell behind during the pandemic while maintaining opportunities for advanced learners and expanding extracurricular access.
Penfield Central School District candidates described different approaches to pandemic-related learning loss, support for advanced and gifted students, and access to extracurricular activities at a recent candidates forum.
Several candidates said the district should "meet the kids where they are" and tailor supports. Scott Wilson, a candidate and family physician, said individualized plans and earlier intervention are critical because missing skills (especially in math) compound over time. Susan Gilbert Collins emphasized social-emotional effects of the…
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