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WCS EDUCATORS ATTEND
POVERTY SIMULATION
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WCS teachers take part in the
Poverty Simulation on November 4, 2008. |
Some
Williamson County educators have a better understanding of
what life is like for families living in poverty. On
November 4, 2008, Williamson County Schools partnered with
several organizations for a seminar titled "The Poverty
Simulation." The experience was designed to help
teachers understand what it might be like to be part
of a typical low income family trying to survive
from month to month.
Several Williamson County pre-K teachers
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and teacher assistants attended the
simulation, which was held at the Williamson County Ag Expo
Park. The participants assumed the roles of
different "families" living in poverty. Their goal was
to provide shelter and basic necessities for one "month",
which consisted of four 15-minute "weeks".
During the simulation, the
teachers would visit various tables which were staffed by
volunteers and represented community resources and other
services. They included a bank, a grocery store, a
welfare office and even a pawnbroker. When the
simulation came to an end, the teachers had an opportunity to talk with one another
about the experience and share their thoughts and feelings.
Some of the people who took
part in the simulation say it was truly an eye-opening
event. "We feel that this simulation provides the
opportunity for teachers to gain a better understanding of
the needs of children in poverty," said Title I Supervisor
Dr. Ann Vaughan.
WCS educators work together
during the Poverty Simulation on November 4, 2008. |
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Important Dates
November 24-28, No
School due to Thanksgiving
Tuesday-Friday,
December 16-19, First Semester Exams
Friday, December 19,
End of First Semester
December 22-January
5,No School due to Winter Holiday
For other
dates, check with each individual school
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