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Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday announced that Massachusetts will spend $70 million on summer learning programs to help students who have been impacted by a year of remote and hybrid learning.

With Alexandria City Public Schools decreasing distancing to three feet in classrooms on Monday and students with disabilities set to return for four days of in-person learning in May, school staff outlined the much-anticipated summer learning plan during the School Board meeting on April 22. Running from July 6 to July 30, the summer session will involve four days of learning and will be available for all students, with specific priority groups of students targeted for the program. After the f...

pcrossley@sungazette.com Library patrons in some of the more remote areas of the county are again able to enjoy the benefits of the LINK Libraries serving their communities as the “mini branches” reopened recently through an expanded partnership between the James V. Brown Library and the townships where they are located. Barbara S. McGary, executive director of the library, reported to the board of trustees at their meeting that the satellite locations at Barbours and Pine Creek are now op...

Dr. Miguel A. Cardona was sworn in as the 12th U.S. secretary of education in March. The son of Puerto Rican immigrants grew up in public housing, and education provided his ticket to success. He began his career as an elementary school teacher and award-winning principal, and until recently served as commissioner of education for Connecticut’s public schools.   President Joe Biden called the new education secretary a “lifelong champion of public education.” In an exclusive interview wit...

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Ohio schools submit extended learning plans to combat backsliding from the last year Thursday is the deadline for schools to submit extended learning plans to the state of Ohio, after Governor Mike DeWine directed districts to come up with detailed plans to address student learning loss during the past year. and last updated 2021-03-31 18:41:20-04 Thursday is the deadline for schools to submit extended learning plans to the state of Ohio, after Governor Mike DeWine directed districts to come up...

Oregon legislators say summertime activities critical for kids March 16 2021 Governor joins push for funding to pay for summer school and recreational programs. Some say plan is hasty. Oregon kids desperately need a chance to socialize and catch up on academic enrichment. That was the resounding message from Oregon legislative leaders who urged colleagues to approve a $250 million summer learning and childcare package as part of House Bill 5042, a budget reconciliation bill. During...

A plan to spend $250 million on summer education programs has support from Oregon leaders.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, top lawmakers push funding for summer school and programs "If we do it, it’ll be one of the most remarkable moments in Oregon’s history dealing with the education of its children," Senate President Peter Courtney said. Author: Morgan Romero Updated: 7:13 PM PDT March 15, 2021 SALEM, Ore. — With Oregon students getting back into classrooms this spring, lawmakers are looking to the summer to help them learn and have fun again. Oregon G...

MEDFORD, Ore. —Governor Kate Brown, Senate President Peter Courtney, and House Speaker Tina Kotek urged support for their $250 million Summer Learning and Child Care package. The three Democratic leaders first announced the package on March 8. The goal of the package is to help students and children learn, thrive, and have fun this summer. The Summer Learning and Child Care package will create grants for enrichment activities, academic support, child care, and early learning programs. “This...