🎒 Where kids can get help during teacher strike

Columbus students are attending classes today, albeit at home with virtual instruction due to the ongoing teachers strike.

What's happening: Local community centers and libraries are opening their doors to affected students.

Where to find help:

Columbus Community Centers

• Nine locations are offering digital learning spaces and meals for students 7am-6pm — Barack, Barnett, Blackburn, Driving Park, Glenwood, Howard, Linden, Schiller and Sullivant.

YMCA of Central Ohio

• The Jerry L. Garver, Eldon & Elsie Ward, Hilltop and North Branch locations are welcoming students (including serving meals) 7am-3:30pm.

Boys and Girls Clubs

• The Milo-Grogan, J. Ashburn Jr. and South Side Clubs are providing computer stations, tutors and meals to students 8am-5pm this week.
• Hours expand to 8am-7pm next Monday for the strike's duration.

Columbus Metropolitan Library

• Most branches are offering help with classwork when school lets out. Check your location's hours.
• The library also offers virtual homework help and reading programs 3:30-5:30pm, Mondays through Thursdays.

School District Meal Sites

• Twenty-five Columbus school buildings are providing "grab and go" meals on weekdays 11am-1pm. See the list.

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