Census 2020 and Upcoming Parent Sessions
May 1, 2020
Dear Families:
This weekend, we have been asked to encouraged everyone to participate in this year’s national census. I’ve shared the information below as well as some interesting data links and a video contest.
Below that, please note upcoming events from the Center for Parents and Teachers focused on parenting during the pandemic and social media.
Have a great night.
Best,
Laurie
Complete the Census
There will be parties again soon, and family gatherings. There will be parades and sporting events and concerts. To help our communities when they come back together after the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m asking you to please respond to the 2020 Census now. Spend a few minutes online today to impact the next 10 years of funding on healthcare, infrastructure, and education. We all see how important these are today. So please go to 2020Census.gov and respond today to make America’s tomorrow brighter.
Join the Response Rate Challenge
- Are you curious about how many people in your community are responding to the 2020 Census? Check out how your community is doing and challenge everyone to increase response rates for your state, city or county. (Response Rate Map)
Census Video Prize Challenge
Learn more about the Get Out the Count Video Prize Challenge, with $50,000 in prizes. This is an excellent opportunity to engage your audiences, networks, partner organizations and trusted voices working on census efforts, as well as individuals, students, content makers and influencers. Challenge Rules and Guidelines available on challenge.gov, please see FAQ’s and/or contact census.accelerate@census.gov if you have any questions.
Challenge deadline: May 7th at 11:59pm ET
Three prizes will be awarded:
- $30,000 grand prize
- $10,000 runner up
- $10,000 student prize
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In collaboration with the Center for Parents and Teachers, two parenting events are being offered free of charge next week:
(1) “Parenting During the Pandemic: Building Resilience and Optimism” presented by Dr. Rachel Kramer, Wednesday morning, May 6 at 10:30AM
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88937978850?pwd=YjQzUmt5c1FHT0pudmk2blA2NWF6QT09
Password: 672004
Description:
Dr. Kramer will provide practical strategies for families and will allow ample time for parents to ask questions. Can’t join live? There are links to all of the recorded webinars on Dr. Kramer’s website – www.drrachelkramer.com
(2) “Social Media and Mental Health” presented by Adrienne Principe from “Turning Life On”, a grass-roots movement that embraces digital wellness.
Wednesday evening, May 6 7:30 – 9 PM
This seminar is free, but registration is required. Sign up at the following link and a registration link will be forwarded to you:
Description:
We are living in extraordinary times. Our social media feeds are abuzz with funny memes, worrisome articles and incredible acts of kindness and generosity. We are also living during a time in which our adolescents are more depressed and more anxious. Humans need social connection, in real life. How do we achieve this while social distancing? Can we help kids balance technology to achieve digital wellness when so much has moved online? How do we support them during this time?
Please be in touch with the Center for Parents and Teachers if you have suggestions of topics for future online parenting presentations that would be of support to you during this challenging time. Go to our website at www.centerforparentsandteachers.org and click on “contact us” to send an email.