Guilford County Schools relaunches learning hubs for struggling students

Guilford County Schools is launching new learning hubs for struggling students after seeing success during remote education. 

Revamped learning hubs are being unveiled at 15 high schools in the Guilford County district. According to a news release, the hubs were shown to be a successful resource during the 2020-21 school year.

Superintendent Sharon Contreras released a statement saying that following school years disrupted by the pandemic, the learning hubs are an opportunity for students who have fallen behind to catch up in face-to-face settings with teachers outside of regular school hours.

Students are selected based on their level of risk for not graduating. Factors include failing multiple courses or End Of Course tests, whether a student is learning English, or if the student has a disability.

Nearly 1,900 students had signed up for learning hubs as of October 25. Weekend options and transportation have been made available.

GCS is one of six nationwide recipients of an $800,000 grant to support learning hubs.