COVID and Schools: A First Response

By: Caris Jones In Macon County, there have been several impacts in the community in relation to COVID-19. Dr. Jacqueline Brooks, a former school superintendent and part-time employee for School Superintendents of Alabama, shares the struggles and overall process of the Macon County school system in reaction to Covid-19. In response to being asked what … Read more

Macon County Students Clean the Air

By: D.J. Manuel One of the most essential yet least discussed COVID-19 mitigation efforts is improving air quality. In Macon County, Alabama the existence of older buildings with dated heating and air conditioning presented significant resource challenges related to this issue. Fortunately, Mr. Guy Trammell and Macon County Schools students stepped up to teach the … Read more

Nutrition and COVID: How the School System Navigated Challenges

By: Maya Ginyard Introduction: This interview took place between myself and Ms. Emma Wilson James, theDirector of School Nutrition for Macon County Public School System. We discussed the detailsof how her department navigated and adjusted to the challenges that came with the COVID-19pandemic. Maya Ginyard: “What was the response from your staff when you heard … Read more

Where Do We Go from Here: How Tuskegee Institute Middle School Handled and Prospered During the Covid 19 Pandemic

By: Jessica Halsey Many former and current students will forever remember March 13, 2020. The arrival of the Covid 19 pandemic was unexpected and undeniably changed the way in which education functions today. However, the full image of how Covid 19 impacted many aspects of the education system is not always held in high regard. … Read more