Center for Education and Economic Development

🍇 Find where meals are being served for children while school is out of session using the link below. To use the school meal finder. just type your address and the 🔍map will populate the closest locations to you. 🚘 schoolmealfinder.hoonuit.com/?utm_campaign=…

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 "Many parents are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Here is some advice from the experts at the Child Mind Institute." ed.gr/cdid0

“There is no question small businesses are being hit hard right now with government-mandated quarantine closures,” she writes. “However, we’re also seeing creativity in new business models. The Goat2Meeting initiative is a good example of this.” ed.gr/cdiqd

Here are some of the best ideas from educators from around the world, many of whom have already been teaching during coronavirus closures. ed.gr/cdjml

"If educators have learned anything from the coronavirus outbreak, it’s that digital equity is a complex and moving target." ed.gr/cdjmp

"Creating online educational content isn't as simple as transferring printed materials to a virtual space. Researchers have found that students don't comprehend online text as deeply as printed materials." ed.gr/cdjmw

"If you are feeling stress about the COVID-19 pandemic, your brain isn’t misfiring. Stress is a normal, healthy biological response to perceived threats and challenges. It’s a response that gets us ready to act — to protect ourselves and our loved ones." ed.gr/cdid3

"The biggest hurdle for managers and individual contributors alike is how to demonstrate accountability. Managers want to be sure their reports are getting things done, and employees want to prove to their managers that they're being productive." ed.gr/ccly1

During this uncertain time, it's important to look forward to the future ☀️Girls ages 13-18 will have the opportunity to learn to code for free this summer when @KodeWithKlossy comes to #Mission for the first time ever. Apply by April 5th by visiting kodewithklossy.com/apply 💻

@MissionCISD's new Meals-To-You program offers free meals delivered to your doorstep. Learn more here: mcisd.net/apps/news/arti… #Mission #MealsToYou

"Uncertainty triggers the fear centers in our brains. Knowing how this process works, however, can help us take proper countermeasures and develop better mental hygiene." hbr.org/2020/03/anxiet…

Originally scheduled for this Saturday, @YouthCodeJam's RGV Low Sensory Jam is postponed until further notice. Check out their page for fun, free family activities and virtual learning sessions! #code #csforall #Mission

A close-up of Jonathan Hernandez's bright, bold, and beautiful mural work-in-progress to get you through the rest of the week 🍊🎨 #WIP #art #mural #Mission #rubyredgrapefruit #CEED

Girls ages 13-18: want to learn to code your own website or app? Apply to @KodewithKlossy, a free, 2-week coding camp where you can unlock your coding superpowers in a fun, supportive environment. No prior experience is necessary! kodewithklossy.com/apply

"While the questions and conversations are likely to be the same, there are some differences between interviewing in-person versus through a digital screen." #business #tips #COVID19 fastcompany.com/90479058/5-thi…

With Mission EDC's #CyberMission, we are proud to be a part of the solution! "In order to prevent...attacks, the security industry needs to understand the psychology and behavior of all users, not just those from a single background." fastcompany.com/90475976/cyber…

Today @Codeorg is launching Code Break: a live weekly webcast where our team will teach students computer science at home while school is closed, and a weekly challenge for students of all abilities, even those without computers! Starts March 25. buff.ly/2WqeBcT

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@YouthCodeJam RGV Low Sensory Jam has been postponed until further notice in light of the current #COVID19 Public Health Emergency.

At the #CEED, we're taking extra precautions and continuing to properly sanitize our workspaces frequently. Stay informed and let's all do our part for #COVID19 prevention and awareness!