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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...

East Clackamas school districts test out a return to class January 26 2021 Oregon Trail and Estacada school district administration lead push for reopening with restrictions amid COVID-19 pandemic When Estacada kindergarteners began returning to the classroom earlier this week, many students were meeting each other in-person for the first time. "I have kids ask, am I going to see so-and-so? Theyre so excited," Clackamas River Elementary teacher Shellie Adams said prior to the distr...

The Florida Department of Health reported 71 new cases of COVID-19 in Volusia County schools and 29 new cases in Flagler County schools last week.  The state has tallied a total of 825 cases in Volusia and Flagler schools — a number that includes private school cases — between Sept. 6 and Dec. 12. Thats 116 more cases than were reported in the previous week. Differing numbers reported by the different entities have been a problem all year. According to a FAQ on the states coronavirus upd...

High schools in the two districts continue to report the most cases per site. This week, Flagler Palm Coast High reported an additional 10 cases, bringing its total to 41. In Volusia County, DeLand High has the highest number of cases with 31. Differing numbers reported by the different entities have been a problem all year. According to an FAQ on the states coronavirus update web page, the inconsistencies should be taken up with the district and not the state. The numbers presented by the st...

Special to The Times Photos by Carri Graham Members of the community hold up signs in support of the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District’s teachers during a Thursday rally outside the Monroe County Courthouse in Woodsfield. The teachers’ union is negotiating a new contract with the board of education. WOODSFIELD — About 200 people marched to the Switzerland of Ohio Local Board of Education office in Woodsfield on Thursday to show support for the district’s teachers as they n...