Amid COVID-19 surge, schools in Jackson Co. trying to finish year strong
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —With the school year winding down, educators are being confronted with a new reality, as they begin a new month. The state increased the amount of time students may have to quarantine, late last week. And with Oregon in the midst of the 4th wave of COVID-19, it’s bringing a new challenge to schools. Educators say students and staff have settled into the swing of this new environment. But as the risk levels change in Jackson County, the schools are discovering different challenges. “The reality is when there is spread in the community, that is going to have ramifica...