Madison City Schools plan to fight COVID-19 learning loss
Catching up after COVID By Eric Graves | April 20, 2021 at 8:47 AM CDT - Updated April 20 at 8:47 AM
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - As the school year winds down, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are very much evident in schools across the country.
Now, attention is turning to the summer as the next opportunity for teachers and administrators to get students caught up to where they need to be.
“Definitely one of the most important summers for us because our students have experienced interruptions in traditional learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Madison City Schools Chief Financial Officer Heather Donaldson.
Indiana gets nearly $61 million to boost vaccine efforts among minorities
The funding is part of an ongoing federal effort to get shots in the arms of minority populations that are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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UC Davis Medical Center nurse Heather Donaldson prepares to inoculate a staff member with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in Sacramento, Calif Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 9:12 PM EDT April 6, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana is getting nearly $61 million in federal funding to help increase vaccinations in minority communities that are disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
The $60.8 million in funding comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It s part of $3 billion in funding that the CDC is distributing to 64 jurisdictions in an effort to bolster vaccine distribution and access in underserved communities.
The announcement comes just one day before an on-campus vaccine clinic opens for all students. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 6:30 PM EDT April 7, 2021
NOTRE DAME, Ind. The University of Notre Dame announced Wednesday all students will be required to have a COVID-19 vaccination beginning with the fall 2021 semester.
University executive officers sent a letter to the campus community Wednesday, saying the requirement is a new and important addition to our health policies. The school will allow for medical and religious exemptions. The safety of the University and local communities is always our highest priority, said President John I. Jenkins.
The announcement comes shortly after universities across the state including Notre Dame announced on-campus vaccine clinics for students and faculty. Notre Dame s campus vaccination site will open Thursday, April 8.
JOHNSON CITY -William Spencer Pickel, 91, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, April 6 at his home surrounded by his family and his fur buddies, Pepper, Honey, and Karlie.
He was born on April 22, 1929 in Johnson City. He operated a Sinclair Service Station on Walnut Street for many years until 1972. At that time he opened his own car repair shop and later retired as a mechanic from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. He loved people and always found opportunities to demonstrate his strong faith. He restored several antique vehicles and enjoyed flying and also attained his private pilot license.
He was a charter member of Princeton Presbyterian Church where he served as decan and elder for many years and later served as elder and Sunday School teacher at Keystone Presbyterian Church. He currently attended Shenandoah Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class at First Methodist Church in Johnson City. He also served over forty years on the Board
The battle with COVID-19 is being waged one shot at a time. Author: Rich Van Wyk Updated: 7:00 PM EDT April 5, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS There are new numbers that show Americans are becoming less hesitant and more excited about getting COVID-19 vaccinations.
A monthly survey conducted by Kaiser Health News found more people are eager to get a shot in the arm than in prior months.
As an increasing number of vaccine doses become available and clinics make the vaccination process more convenient, it appears more Americans want to get vaccinated.
“I have people say they don’t get any shots but they are excited to get this shot. They want to get rid of the COVID virus,” explained Misty Tidd, a registered nurse who supervises the Franciscan Health Clinic in Johnson County.