[HS]2 ADJUSTS TO COVID-19 REALITY

Together with the CRMS Board of Trustees, the High School High Scholar [HS]2 program made the decision to transition to a remote learning model for Summer 2020. While this necessity challenges our program delivery, we are convinced that the success of [HS]2’s current scholars will be linked to the college preparation and STEM education the program provides this summer.

“While running a remote program will not replace the experience of gathering in Carbondale in person, we do feel the emotional and academic support our remote program is designed to provide is essential during these unprecedented times,” said Annie Oppenheim, Director of [HS]2. “Research shows that during the Covid-19 pandemic and in the era of remote learning, students with access to fewer resources are likely to fall even further behind their higher SES peers, making our work at [HS]2 more vital now than ever before.”

When asked about remote programming for summer 2020, Veronique

Bijouy, a third-year scholar from Fort Worth reflected on the central program goal of academic enrichment. “I am grateful that even though I won’t go to Carbondale this summer, I am still given the privilege to learn online. I am also happy that [HS]2 thought about our health and moved everything online, giving us the opportunity to still be prepared for our classes next year. Remote learning is way better than canceling everything all together.”