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Don't forget our kids
Bob Robinson, EDCY Executive Director
To many of us, the bottom dropped out the middle of March. Businesses closed. People lost their jobs. There was a novel (as in new) virus that had begun killing people, and by order of the governor, social distancing was implemented to help stop its spread.
Schools were shut down.
It was strongly suggested we stay home and if–only if–venturing out was absolutely necessary, wear a mask when we went out into the public...doctor visits, groceries and other essentials.
March passed. Then April. Then May. People started pushing back. Cabin Fever was mentioned with increasing regularity. It seemed to become the order of the day. Annual celebrations–high school and college graduations–were shut down or severely curtailed. Push back became more pronounced. People had begun to reach their limit.
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Did you know?
A top news source for education, County News Online provides news, analysis and opinion all with one focus in mind: to ensure the education and emotional health of local youth.
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Summer Fun
Keep your kids engaged all summer long with our Summer Fun Essentials handout. From activity ideas to virtual learning resources to helpful mental health tips, we've got you covered!
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Summer Tutoring
EDCY will be offering free virtual tutoring this summer with Empowering Distance. Areas of focus include reading, spelling, grammar and math. Check out our flyer for more information.
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Volunteer
Every day, our volunteers change lives. Including their own. Discover how you can join the movement in empowering
Darke County's youth.
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Donate
Our children's futures depend on the support we give them today. Make a difference in a local student's future and show your support of EDCY.
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GREENVILLE
The Greenville EDCY Program offers after school tutoring to Greenville students in grades 1-8. The After School Program is available Monday through Thursday throughout the school year at Greenville Elementary and Middle School. In the fall of 2019, Greenville EDCY worked 1,743 hours with 96 students.
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ANSONIA
The Ansonia EDCY Program provides after school tutoring two days a week to Ansonia students in grades 1-6. The After School Program is available throughout the school year at Ansonia Local Schools. During the fall 2019 term, Ansonia EDCY worked 228 hours with 21 students.
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SUMMER TUTORING
Due to COVID-19 and health mandates from Gov. DeWine, Dr. Amy Action and the Ohio Dept. of Health, EDCY Summer Tutoring will now be done virtually. All Darke County students in grades 1-8 are eligible. Topics of focus include reading, spelling, grammar and math, while "meeting" options include email, Skype, Zoom, Facebook and Google Hangouts. Send child's name, grade for 2019-20 school year, school district, phone number and preferred tutoring options to Empowering Facebook or email to empoweringdistance101@gmail.com.
Download our Empowering Distance information flyer.
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The EDCY Impact:
A Child's Progress
A first grader now reads to his family (and his younger brother) every night. He also does adding and subtracting "just to show that he can."
Serving our community. Empowering its youth.
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