Distance learning is a challenge, says California First Partner

[IcyPeas]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - With California's six million students physicall out of school, the Golden State's First Partner acknowledged to all the kids and parents out there: Distance learning is a challenge.

"I constantly have to remind myself to breathe," Jennifer Siebel Newsom said, adding that it's difficult to help school her four children, two of whom have learning differences.

She said knows of her family's overall privilege, and she could only imagine what it is like for others who do not have the resources that her family does.

Her husband, Gov. Gavin Newsom, credited his wife for working the phones to solicit donations from some of the big companies, like Google, Apple and Zoom.

"Some days have been more frustrating than others," Newsom said of his wife's phone solicitations.

But overall, with the help of others, the Newsoms said they have been able to secure tens of thousands of high-tech equipment for students as they will be required to finish the school year at home because of coronavirus.

sorry, it's a fox local affiliate
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[IcyPeas]

1. kicking because I think this is huge!!!!!!kudos to Gov. and Mrs. Newsom

Office of the Governor of California @CAgovernor


+70,000 laptops, Chromebooks & tablets
$30M for devices & connectivity
City buses as super hotspots

Today Governor @GavinNewsom & First Partner @JenSiebelNewsom

announced initiatives & donations to bridge the digital divide CA students are facing.

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