Virginia Beach superintendent proposes return to face-to-face learning
Superintendent explains as parents and educators react
and last updated 2021-01-06 20:14:45-05
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. â Students in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools system could return to face-to-face learning as soon as January 19 under a new proposal. This comes despite rising COVID-19 cases.
The school board met on Tuesday night, and Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence proposed the phased return.
âI really believe whatâs in the best interest of children is to have them in school with us,â Spence said during an interview on Wednesday.
Spence explained that the school system had an evolution in thinking about how schools can function in a pandemic. He stated he has strong concerns about the social and emotional well-being of students, and thereâs evidence to show theyâre hurting academically as well.