Sharing Web Resources- Week 4

                

       Sharing Web Resources- Week 4

            The website that I have chosen to study is Save the Children. I chose this website because during my search for a website I became aware that this organization does more than feed children. The Save the Children organization helps children with receive an education, proper health, and protection. The section on the website that seems particularly relevant to my current professional development  is the one regarding protection. As a childcare professional I am a mandated reporter. As a mandated reporter I am responsible for reporting any type of violence made towards children. Even if those children are not in my direct care. It is crucial that  I am aware of the protection that is needed by children. In the last year and half the children in my care have needed protection from the Covid-19 virus. According to Save the Children, “ COVID-19 has not only robbed millions of children of their education, their safety and their health, it’s robbed them of their childhood.” (Save the Children, 2021). To make sure the children within my facility were not robbed of their education, my facility provided virtual learning space within our facility during school hours. By providing a space and assistance to children during the pandemic many children were to remain successful in school.

            Save the Children expects money donations from those that wish to help. A statement that I found controversial on the website was “When you give to Save the Children, 86% of every dollar goes straight to our mission to provide lifesaving relief to children. “ (Save the Children, 2021). I find this statement to be controversial because I would like to see all donation money given to the programs that support the children. I would like to see the staff receive payment from another source or an increase in the percentage amount that is provided to the program. However, I did appreciate that the organizations financial statements are made available on the website.







Some information that the website contains that adds to my understanding of how politicians support positive social change through the early childhood field would be the importance of providing children an education the website promotes. Politicians view the education of children as an invest of the future. Save the Children organization is helping hundreds of countries with providing education to children. Even in countries that are in conflict or at war, Save the Children can be found there helping children maintain the educational opportunities

By exploring the website, I gained more insight about the issue of Covid-19 affecting children’s education. I was pleased to read that Save the Children is helping children in over 200 communities in the United States with their school experience. I believe it is vital that organizations step up and help children with their education during the pandemic. I fear that millions of children will fall behind in their education due to virtual learning.  Children that struggle to learn virtually could potential drop out and not complete their high school education due to frustration.



Reference

Save the Children. (2021). Coronavirus Pandemic Crisis. Retrieved From: Help Children Affected by Coronavirus | Save the Children

Save the Children. (2021). Give With Confidence. Retrieved From: A Charity You Can Trust | Save the Children


Comments

  1. Myrna ShakirJune 6, 2021 at 5:19 AM

    Thank you for sharing. The information you provided on Save the Children is very informative. I have always wished when money is donated to organization that all money raised went to the cause and there was another way staff could be paid. I love that all the organization are committed to making awareness and addressing how COVID19 is affecting children's education around the world.

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  2. Teach the ChildrenJune 6, 2021 at 11:31 AM

    My school also did virtual learning and still do on some days. I don't like it all at. On virtual I send home activities and games so we can do together. Out of a class of 10 children I only about 3-4 to log on every day and only 1 pays attention. How is virtual working out for you? How do you keep your students up and learning?

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  3. Kathleen MontoyaJune 6, 2021 at 12:19 PM

    I think 86% of the funds going directly to the children is a huge amount. I agree that they should try and get the other 14% from another source other then the donations. That is easier said then done. My school also did virtual learning as did all the schools in the area. But the virtual learning was a struggle for many children and a huge undertaking to the staff. Many teachers decided to retire because of covid-19.

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