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Even remote learning is not an option for some students at a growing number of suburban schools, where the spike in COVID-19 cases this week has suspended classroom instruction amid a critical statewide shortfall of school employees.
Even remote learning is not an option for some students at a growing number of suburban schools, where the spike in COVID-19 cases this week has sidelined teachers and staff,
The wheels on the bus aren't going round and round in some districts nearly enough, leading some to look at a complete retooling of how to get kids to school safely. A shortage of drivers in all industries is hampering school bus operations, Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools Executive Director Dave Ardrey said. Superintendents in area schools have been sounding the alarm to WGIL about a shortage of bus drivers for years. "Those folks have other opportunities in other places to drive as well and so it's a smaller pool that's available to drive our school buses ...
The state of Illinois is pumping hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars out the door for COVID-19 relief, and the money is going out all over the place, including into private hands.
Normal, IL, USA / www.cities929.com Jun 29, 2021 | 4:55 PM (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says those wanting clearer guidance for in-person education won’t get complete certainty. The governor also said the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over. Schools across the state are still waiting for more detailed guidance on how to bring students back full-time while still complying with the governor’s COVID-19 protocol. Those protocols require students to be back full time this fall, but schools must continue social distancing and masks are still required. Large Unit District Association Ex...