Care & Connection Press Coverage (2021-2022)

The original Care & Connection Campaign launched in summer 2021 as a back-to-school event encouraging care and connection as students returned to full-time in-person learning. In addition to releasing resources and a toolkit, ODE also partnered with local media to spread the word about Care & Connection. Past coverage of Care & Connection can be found below.

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2021-2022 Press Coverage (Articles):

• KATU: Oregon Educators Put Mental Health First for Upcoming School Year
• KEZI: Oregon 'Care and Connection' Campaign Eases Return to In-Person Learning
• KGW: Oregon Campaign Promotes "Care and Connection" as kids head back to school
• KOIN: Oregon Schools to Launch "Care and Connection Week"
• KOIN: Students' Mental Health Top of Mind for Educators
• The Chronicle: Mental Health Takes Center Stage in Oregon's Schools (Op-Ed by Dr. B. Grace Bullock)
• The Oregonian: Fostering Community, Connection, and Safety for the School Year Ahead (Op-Ed by Director Colt Gill)

2021-2022 Press Coverage (Videos):

• KATU AM Northwest: Oregon Department of Education's "Care & Connection Campaign"
• KEZI: Oregon 'Care and Connection' Campaign Eases Return to In-Person Learning
• KGW: Educators Put Emphasis on Students' Mental Health ahead of First Day of School
• KOBI: Five on 5 with Dr. Grace Bullock
• KOIN: Back to School: Signs Your Child May Be Struggling
• KOIN: Creating Resiliency for the New School Year
• KOIN: Students' Mental Health Top of Mind for Educators
• KOIN: Oregon Schools to Launch "Care and Connection Week"

2021-2022 Press Coverage (Audio):

• KEX: Care and Connection Helping Oregon School Children
• Let's Talk Portland Interview with Dr. B. Grace Bullock

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