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The Marion County Board of Education meets for an emergency meeting on Jan. 22, 2021 to discuss school reentry.
The ruling requires some in-person instruction for grades K-8 regardless of the color on the state’s COVID-19 risk map.
All 55 county school systems are now offering some in-person classes. In some places, school might be held in brick-and-mortar buildings a full five days a week, but in others, some have shortened days, and some are blended alternating between in-person and remote throughout the week.
Fully remote learning is no longer permitted for students in kindergarten through middle school, and high schools are only allowed to be remote when a county is red on the state’s coronavirus map.
Birmingham City Schools will continue virtual learning through February Birmingham City goes back to school By Randi Hildreth | January 21, 2021 at 6:42 PM CST - Updated January 21 at 6:42 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham City Schools announced it will remain on the virtual learning schedule for a little longer.
In a letter to staff and families Thursday, Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan pointed to rising cases in the city and county as the reason for remaining on remote learning, saying
“The health and safety of our scholars, faculty, and staff remain a very important concern.”
The district recently announced at least 3 staff members have died due to COVID-19. Teacher Union leaders who represent Birmingham City School Staff have advocated for continued virtual learning and believe this is the best step forward for students and staff safety.
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CHARLESTON As West Virginia’s two teachers’ union file lawsuits to block a state Board of Education mandate for in-person school, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday he applauded board members for holding their ground.
“I am really happy our schools have reopened for in-person learning. It’s going smoothly at this time,” Justice said during his coronavirus briefing Thursday at the Capitol. “I want to thank the state Board of Education for everything they’re doing to make sure the in-person learning option is made available to all of our families across the state.”
Both the West Virginia Education Association and the West Virginia chapter of the American Federation of Teachers filed injunctions Wednesday against the state Board of Education and the Department of Education. The AFT-WV suit also names Kanawha County, while the WVEA lists both Kanawha and Monongalia counties.