Teachers and staff from Colorado Preparatory Academy and Pikes Peak Online School came together to deliver holiday gifts to more than 100 students experiencing homelessness or housing instability across Colorado. Led by McKinney-Vento Coordinator Kimberly Ashby, the volunteer-driven program provides essential items and meaningful connections beyond the virtual classroom. The effort supports students’ basic needs, builds trust with families, and reinforces that online educators can be a steady, caring presence in students’ lives.
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