Congressman DeSaulnier to host Coronavirus and Education Virtual Town Hall

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Congressman DeSaulnier to host Coronavirus and Education Virtual Town Hall
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (Photo courtesy of his office)

By Kathy Chouteau

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) will be hosting a virtual town hall Tues., March 30 from 1-2 p.m. PT on the impact of coronavirus on students and returning to school. The “Coronavirus and Education Virtual Town Hall” will be held live on Zoom and on the congressman’s Facebook page.

Joining the congressman will be a panel of experts to discuss school safety, learning loss and mental and behavioral health support. Panelists will include: California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond; Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey; and Director of the UCSF Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Portal Dr. Petra Steinbuchel.

According to Congressman DeSaulnier’s office, Contra Costa County residents can submit questions prior to the town hall and also during it. To RSVP, submit a question or to request special accommodations, click here or call (925) 933-2660.