Assisting Students and Families during the COVID-19 Crisis: Diversity & Equity in Action through a Educator-Family-Community Health Worker Intersection

• Main Authors: Eric J López, Oscar J Muñoz, Eva Menchaca-López
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Portland State University 2020-10-01
• Series: Northwest Journal of Teacher Education
• Subjects: Community Health Workers; Educators; Families; Diversity; Equity
• Online Access: https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/34121

The current COVID-19 crisis has exposed new and existing issues related to access and equity for our students and families. The following article discusses a model for interconnecting educators, families, and community health workers (CHW) that can integrate diversity and equity for practitioners and educator preparation programs. Integrating CHWs provides a unique opportunity to utilize their cultural responsive skills and knowledge. Implications for practitioners and educator preparation programs are discussed.