The pandemic has developed plenty of apparently overwhelming obstacles, but it has also presented incredible chances for school districts. Perhaps its an attitude of goodwill and shared aid that enhances relationships amongst district stakeholders. Possibly its a big injection of financing from the CARES Act that will let you make long-needed purchases or financial investments in your district that formerly felt out of reach.

Whatever the case, the post-COVID world is going to be different. The bright side is that the world to come, particularly in your own school district, has not been figured out yet, and we have the chance to put our stamp on it before it ever arrives.

Encouraging versatility

Heres how weve been taking benefit of opportunities at Marion County School District to keep students on track as much as possible throughout the pandemic, in addition to a couple of concepts about how well do things differently in the post-COVID world.

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The pandemic has actually produced lots of apparently insurmountable challenges, but it has also presented remarkable opportunities for school districts. Possibly the chance is the opportunity (or the necessity!) to attempt new tools that may have been too risky or training-intensive in more typical times. Maybe its a mindset of goodwill and shared aid that strengthens relationships amongst district stakeholders. Maybe its a big injection of funding from the CARES Act that will let you make long-needed purchases or investments in your district that previously felt out of reach.

Dr. Kandace Bethea, Superintendent, Marion County School DistrictDr. Kandace Bethea is the superintendent at the Marion County School District in South Carolina. She can be reached through e-mail at kbethea@marion.k12.sc.us or on Twitter at @bethea_kandace.

I have to give our teachers credit for their incredible resourcefulness. They have tracked down many tools, trainings, and other resources to ensure theyre doing the finest they can for our students in these difficult times. One of my preferred examples is a set of resources they developed themselves.