Get 2 School Network Update June 17, 2020

June 19, 2020

The Get 2 School, Stay in the Game Network prioritizes the health and safety of its partners, including Ohio’s students, educators, families and community leaders. As we continue to navigate these challenging circumstances and approach the end of the academic year, it’s important for students to remain engaged by maintaining consistent communication with teachers, attending remaining virtual instructions or meetings, and completing assignments on time.

Throughout the course of the summer and especially as we gear up for next school year, families, educators and others can access exclusive Cleveland Browns learning content encouraging students to #StayInTheGame by visiting our resources page here >>.

Additionally, we continue to encourage our partners to frequently visit the Ohio Department of Education’s Coronavirus webpage for guidance and updated information.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2020

​Watch as members of the Cleveland Browns organization congratulate the Class of 2020 on their incredible achievement. Watch here >>

STAY IN THE GAME CHALLENGE

Larry Ogunjobi challenges students to keep an active mind and by continuing to learn something new each day!​

Ranging from Browns player motivational messages to lessons on the team’s history, click here to check out exclusive Cleveland Browns education-based content encouraging students to stay in the game.​ 

STORY TIME WITH THE BROWNS

Follow along as players share their love of reading though a series of inspirational books. These readings emphasize the importance of developing strong literacy skills, serving as the foundation of learning.
 
Did You Know: Through the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library, children can receive one book per month from birth to age five. Learn more >>

CLEVELAND BROWNS PLAYER MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES & MESSAGES

Get inspired through these motivational graphics featuring student tips from some of your favorite Browns players. These can be displayed during virtual classes or printed and hung up inside classrooms to encourage students to stay in the game through daily learning. View motivational graphics here >>

Check out these inspiring Browns player video messages! From advice on maintaining a productive routine to parent tips, these clips share how communities can work together to help students stay in the game through daily learning. Watch motivational messages here >>

DAWG POUND POP QUIZ

Watch students test their knowledge against Browns players as part of this exciting educational face-off. Watch now >>

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME: BROWNS ACTIVITY GUIDE

Explore the Cleveland Browns through the lens of education by accessing the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2020 Teacher Activity Guide. From team history to Browns-themed math equations, students are afforded the opportunity to enhance critical skills while learning about their favorite franchise. Download the guide here >>

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The Ohio Department of Education has provided a series of resources designed to help schools and families navigate a new way of teaching and learning. These tools feature interactive learning activities, strategies to support your student from home and more. Learn more >>

KEEP LEARNING!

Keep it going! Here you’ll find some additional resources designed to help keep learners engaged while at home. These free pre-K-12 grade programs enable students and families to directly access a comprehensive set of lessons remotely. Access here >>

OTHER NEWS

  • Arby’s Foundation and Browns team up to provide free meals, internet to students and families in NE Ohio. Read more >>
  • Arby’s Foundation $100,000 grant to offer 520 CMSD students one year of free internet through Cleveland Browns Foundation’s ‘Get 2 School, Stay in the Game’ Network. Read more >>
  • Browns launch ‘Hats Off to Our Heroes’ Fund to benefit COVID-19 community leaders. Read more >>
  • Haslams donate $1.5 million to Ohio COVID-19 relief funds. Read more >>
  • WR Jarvis Landry donates $15,000 of hygiene products to East Cleveland City School District families in partnership with Meijer. Read more >>

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow us and share how you’re keeping an active mind from home using #StayInTheGame​

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Get 2 School Network Update March 3, 2020

March 6, 2020

Thank you for your ongoing support of the Get 2 School, Stay in the Game! Network. We encourage you to continue to use the network as a resource to keep the momentum going, as together, we strive for exceptional and improved attendance throughout the entire school year.

Forward to a friend or colleague! Help us grow our network by forwarding this email to fellow teachers, administrators or parents and asking them to opt-in here to join the Get 2 School email list.

Network Updates: Be sure to check out the new resources, which have been added to Get2School.org.

NFL Inspire Change: Get 2 School, Stay in the Game!

In the month of January, the Inspire Change initiative showcased how the NFL family is coming together to ensure that access to opportunity is a reality for all and to create progress in police-community relations, criminal justice reform, and education and economic advancement. As part of a series highlighting Browns community engagement efforts, the Cleveland Browns Foundation featured the Get 2 School Network’s approach to reducing gaps within education, ultimately removing barriers to economic achievement. Read More >>

My Cause My Cleats: Joe Thomas

Through collaboration between the NFL and players, current and former athletes across the league represented hundreds of non-profit organizations and programs focusing on a variety of causes through the My Cause My Cleats initiative. As part of the initiative, Cleveland Browns alumnus Joe Thomas featured the Get 2 School Network this past season on Thursday Night Football. Check It Out >> 

Follow the Get 2 School Network on Social Media

Great news! You can now follow the Get 2 School Network on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Be the first to know about new resources, news and attendance opportunities in your community.

Also, stay tuned for Cleveland Browns exclusive giveaways and be sure to tag us for your chance to be featured.

Cleveland Browns Player Video Messages

Have you checked out our Cleveland Browns player video messages, encouraging educators, students, parents/caregivers and members of the community to make strong attendance a priority? Video messages can be used at any event educators see fit, but a few initial ideas are school assemblies, back to school events and educator professional development opportunities. 

In addition, these player messages make for spectacular classroom activities! One neat exercise is to have students close their eyes and guess which Browns player is speaking.

Get 2 School Network Action Steps

To help Ohioans address chronic absenteeism, the Get 2 School Network prioritizes the four following steps attendance teams can incorporate to take action. Preferably, these steps should serve as part of a partnership that includes educators, parents, community partners and others in the context of a broader school or district continuous improvement plan.

  1. Build awareness of the importance of school attendance >>
  2. Crunch your numbers >>
  3. Identify students and target supports >>
  4. Check to see if your actions work >>

Learn More Here >>

Attendance Champ Spotlight

The Attendance Champ Spotlight is a series highlighting the unique approaches taken by schools and districts across the state to keep students in class each day.

Maple Heights City School District

Excellence is increasingly the standard at Maple Heights City School District. Ambitious and eager to prepare learners for a lifetime of perseverance and achievement, the district understands that strong attendance lies at the foundation of future success. Read More >>

East Cleveland City School District

East Cleveland City School District’s commitment to attendance has been nothing shy of transformative, as the district’s revamped approach has generated a sense of excitement among students to commit to each day and put forth their strongest effort. Read More >>

Share Your Story

Educators! Have you found creative ways to keep students engaged and in the game? Visit get2school.org and share your attendance success story for a chance to win cool Cleveland Browns giveaways and have your story featured on the Get 2 School social media accounts. Share Now >>

Odell Beckham Jr. Rewards Model Students With Bowling Party Learn More >>

Furthering its dedication to helping kids dream big, the Arby’s Foundation presented Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) with $100,000! Learn More >>

Browns Give to Educational Efforts With Backpacks Learn More >>

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Get 2 School Network Update October 4, 2019

October 4, 2019

Following a tremendous Attendance Awareness Month, we want to congratulate all of our educators, families and community members for making strong attendance a priority this September. We encourage you to use Get 2 School, Stay in the Game! as a resource to keep the momentum going, as together we strive for exceptional and improved attendance throughout the entire 2019-2020 school year!

Forward to a friend or colleague! Help us grow our network by forwarding this email to fellow teachers, administrators or parents and asking them to opt-in here to join the Get2School email list.

Network Updates: Be sure to check out the new resources, which have been added to Get2School.org.

Follow Get 2 School on Social Media

Great news! You can now follow the Get 2 School Network on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Be the first to know about new resources, news and attendance opportunities in your community.

Also, stay tuned for Cleveland Browns exclusive giveaways and be sure to tag us for your chance to be featured.

Upcoming Sweepstakes & Giveaways

We’re looking for educators who are innovative and find creative ways to help students stay in the game! Look for upcoming contests through @Get2School social media accounts for an opportunity to share your attendance story and win Browns game day tickets.

Cleveland Browns Player Video Messages

Check out newly added Cleveland Browns player video messages, encouraging educators, students, parents/caregivers and members of the community to make strong attendance a priority. Video messages can be used at any event educators deem appropriate, but some initial ideas are school assemblies, back to school events and educator professional development opportunities to name a few.

Educator Resources

As educators, you hold a unique, profound understanding of your students. From their personal stories and background to learning styles and preferences, you modify and tailor your efforts to reach each scholar individually. Check out our Educator Resources page designed to assist in improving attendance by offering four action steps with exciting tools and resources, ultimately impacting student success.

Attendance Tracker

Our students are our most valuable resource, and we want to help ensure we’re making positive strides towards success. One of the most important things students can do is track their attendance and know how many days of school they have missed. To assist students and families keep a strong pulse on their absences, we have developed an attendance tracker that can be used throughout the entire school year.

Network Launch Event

This August, hundreds of students, educators and families gathered at FirstEnergy Stadium to officially launch the Get 2 School, Stay in the Game! Network. The event took place prior to the Cleveland Browns 2019 Orange & Brown Scrimmage and featured a series of speakers such as Cleveland Browns Owner Dee Haslam, Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria, broadcaster Jim Donovan and Browns alumnus Michael Lehan. You can check out a recap video of the event HERE.

Highlights

  • Cleveland Browns Foundation launches statewide initiative to improve school attendance. Read More >>
  • Dee Haslam, Browns alumnus Michael Lehan deliver message to students about newly launched Get 2 School initiative. Read More >>
  • Maple Heights Back to School Fair. Read More >>
  • Browns give to educational efforts with backpacks, visits with students. Read More >>
  • Browns, Maple Heights School District celebrate launch of Get 2 School Network. Read More >>
  • Attendance Champ Spotlight: Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Read More >>
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