Carlson read a children's book to the students and answered questions about how he became a Princeton grad and NFL player

Fans can support the initiative by donating gently used computer accessories

8 jackpots will be awarded during the season

The raffle's jackpot winner will be announced Sept. 4

Official partner of Browns pivots donation to COVID-19 relief

Meal bags, free internet, masks and food vouchers have all been distributed to Cleveland families

Additional Arby's Foundation contribution to supply 500,000 free kids meals, 20,000 facemasks to food drives operated by Northeast Ohio school districts 

On Thursday members of the East Cleveland city schools joined the Browns in a team meeting where the team announced it was donating $350,000 to the East Cleveland City Schools to help close the digital divide and address the educational issues that stem from the lack of resources in the community.

Defensive lineman Adrian Clayborn delivers a message regarding staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Defensive lineman Andrew Billings delivers a message regarding staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Offensive lineman Joel Bitonio delivers a message regarding staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wide receiver Jarvis Landry delivers a message regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Defensive back Denzel Ward delivers a message regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

On August 3, the Cleveland Browns Foundation, Ohio Department of Education and Proving Ground at Harvard University launched the Get 2 School, Stay in the Game! Network (Get 2 School Network), a statewide initiative designed to promote the importance of school attendance and put an end to chronic absenteeism.

The goal of the Get 2 School Network is to increase student attendance at the state level and locally in partner districts and schools. The equation is simple: The more students attend school, the more prepared they are for success beyond school.

For more information, visit Get2School.org

As part of our Hats Off to Our Heroes initiative, today nearly 500 front line workers wore custom shirts to recognize local heroes keeping students and families fed, healthy and learning since schools closed down in March. These front line workers are food nutritionists, bus drivers, educators and secretaries going into work every day to make sure students and families have what they need to weather the storm. Arby's is joining us to celebrate these heroes by delivering lunch for them as an additional thank you.

Dedicated to empowering students with the knowledge, character and skills necessary to lead choice-filled lives, KIPP Columbus affords learners the opportunity to take control of their future – beginning with strong attendance.

At Canton City School District, strong academic relationships fall second to none, understanding that authentic, positive bonds have the power to transform a student's future far beyond the classroom.

_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._

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

When it comes to strong attendance, Cardington-Lincoln and Western Local Schools are no strangers to student development and understand crucial factors that contribute to the making of well-rounded, academically confident learners.

As we kick off the 2019 season, and better yet, the 2019-2020 school year, we're excited to feature Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) as part of this week's Attendance Champ Spotlight!