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Photos courtesy of Iowa Learning Farms FAVORITE NATURAL RESOURCE: The drawing by Fisher Woodley’s fourth-grade class at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary in Cedar Falls, Iowa, was chosen as the creative winner in the “My/Our favorite natural resource is…” category. The drawing incorporates a collection of water, plants, trees and wildlife that can be found throughout Iowa and the world. For Earth Week Chalk Challenge, Iowans create images focusing on unseen natur...

Between April 25 and May 1, the state reported 85 new cases of COVID-19 in Volusia and Flagler schools — for a total of 2,880 cases since Sept 6.

This week, the Volusia County school district announced it will welcome volunteers back to campuses on a limited bases as well as permit some academic field trips. Large events like proms and graduation bashes are still not allowed. Flagler Countys spring break was the week of March 15 and Volusias was last week. Now, officials are watching to see whether there will be an increase in cases after the break similar to when students returned in January. The states numbers include a breakdown of h...

State: 2,432 cases of COVID-19 in Volusia, Flagler schools The report from the Florida Department of Health includes cases reported at private schools.  Flagler Countys spring break was the week of March 15, and Volusias was this week. Now, officials are watching to see whether there will be an increase in cases after the break similar to when students returned in January.  Both districts are collaborating with local health departments to vaccinate teachers, although the  Centers for Disease...

State: Volusia, Flagler schools count almost 1,900 cases of COVID-19 The report from the Florida Department of Health includes cases reported at private schools.  This week the Volusia County school district stopped regular temperature checks at schools for students, staff and visitors. The safety procedure was implemented when school began this year, but was not a recommended measure by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  The CDC updated its existing guidance last week to say ...

COVID cases top 1,800 in Volusia, Flagler schools, state says The report from the Florida Department of Health includes cases reported at private schools.  On Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its existing guidance to say teachers dont need to be vaccinated for schools to reopen safely, and reinforced its recommendation to socially distance. This has been difficult to achieve in Volusia County, where the majority of students are learning in-person.  Florida Educati...

ELIZABETHTON — The Carter County School System would become much smaller if steps suggested in a new cost-saving study were carried out. In addition to closing Keenburg and Little Milligan elementary schools in the first year, the study suggests closing Cloudland High School and Unaka and Valley Forge elementary schools over the next three years. The School Board will discuss the cost study during its next meeting on Feb. 18. The suggestions would reduce the number of elementary schools to...

State reports 120 new COVID cases in Volusia and Flagler schools The report from the Florida Department of Health includes cases reported at private schools.  In January, the Volusia County school district reported about 500 cases of COVID-19 in public schools and Flagler reported about 100.  Volusia County school officials raised concerns about the number of cases after the holidays, and indicated that the current precautions — including masks — will remain in effect. Teachers and staf...

The report from the Florida Department of Health includes cases reported at private schools.  In January, the Volusia County school district reported about 500 cases of COVID-19 in public schools and Flagler reported about 100.  Volusia County school officials raised concerns about the number of cases after the holidays, and indicated that the current precautions — including masks — will remain in effect. Teachers and staff in the district who are over age 65 have been eligible for vacc...

MaryKenna Carmody hopes a few stitches in time will save the lives of children with cancer—as well as keep others from getting COVID-19.