We strongly urge that all schools provide in-person learning for their students, Cooper said, elaborating that students and teachers who are high risk should also have the option to continue remote learning.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky cited CDC data that shows social distancing and face coverings significantly reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, going as far as saying vaccinating teacher s isn t necessary to reopen schools. We remain committed to advocating for student-facing staff to receive access to the vaccine as soon as possible, CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston said. This is the first of hopefully many opportunities we will be able to provide to our employees.
Originally published on February 5, 2021 6:32 pm
North Carolina state senators gave initial approval to a bill on Thursday that would require all 115 public school districts to offer in-person learning for all students.
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WUNC s Cole del Charco reports on a bill moving through the North Carolina General Assembly that would require all public school districts to offer in-person learning for all students.
Republican Senator Deanna Ballard, who sponsored the bill, cited concerns about the impact of all-virtual learning on children. The continued learning loss, the lack of routine, and the limited social interaction is only feeding a generation of anxious, depressed and helpless kids, Ballard said. And we can do better.
How can schools reopen safely? Private schools have the blueprint
Private schools continue in-person learning By Chandler Morgan | February 3, 2021 at 8:22 PM EST - Updated February 3 at 8:26 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The trending debate surrounding public schools is whether or not it is safe to send children back to school.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that in-person learning can be done safely.
However, many teachers are still worried. They want the vaccine first.
How can schools reopen safely?
But for private schools in Charlotte, the debate was largely settled months ago.
Many have been open all year.
Mack Ross attends in-person class at Caldwell County s Davenport A+ School.
State health officials said Thursday they want to see North Carolina schools offer in-person classes five days a week. But it’s still unclear how crowded schools can make that happen.
Two days after Gov. Roy Cooper urged all school districts to bring back in-person classes, health officials briefed the state Board of Education. Health Director Elizabeth Tilson summarized a growing number of studies that show there’s little risk of spreading COVID-19 among students or of students spreading the virus to staff as long as safety measures are followed rigorously.
North Carolina's leaders Tuesday issued a bipartisan call for all local school districts to open in-person classes. "It's time to get our children back