Chesapeake Public School employees get first round of COVID-19 vaccine
Some of the first school employees walked out of Deep Creek High School Wednesday morning with a sense of hope after receiving their vaccine. Author: Anne Sparaco (13News Now) Published: 12:57 PM EST January 13, 2021 Updated: 1:13 PM EST January 13, 2021
CHESAPEAKE, Va. 700 Chesapeake Public School employees became the first staff members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Hampton Roads.
Chesapeake Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton said his staff worked closely with the Chesapeake Health Department to get the 1,400 vaccine doses by Wednesday to begin the process before Option One students return to the classroom.
Letter writers advocate for continuing virtual learning in Virginia Beach public schools, urge public officials to waive Standards of Learning tests this year, and encourage state lawmakers to protect the Chesapeake Bay.
After 8 1/2 hours, the board voted to move forward only if community positivity rates show decline for seven days and all five CDC mitigation strategies are met.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. â The Virginia Beach School Board met the evening of January 5th. COVID-19 issues were at the forefront, and there was discussion of a phased return of students.
The Virginia Beach City Public Schools system has announced that it will hold its Standards of Learning (SOL) testing in the classrooms starting as soon as Wednesday, January 6.
The district sent an e-mail to parents on January 4, reminding them of the testing and letting them know how to arrange bus transportation for their child.
The SOL testing will be for students in middle and high school. Parents can choose to have their children opt out; however, circumstances are different with high school students taking a course for credit. Parents are encouraged to check with their individual schools with any concerns.
Virginia Beach superintendent proposes return to face-to-face learning
Superintendent explains as parents and educators react
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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.