Stories tagged: "schools reopening"

Coronavirus A NC counselor gives advice for high schoolers on enduring the coronavirus-era virtual classroom. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Coronavirus Back in Session: Gov. Cooper Gives Elementary Schools Option to Reopen

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that K-5 schools could reopen in October, but final decisions are left up to local school boards.

Jennifer Bringle Jennifer Bringle September 17, 2020 5:28 pm EDT
Commentary A NC teacher says that, with almost 30% of school districts reopening for in-person learning, district leaders are making a mistake. (Image via Shutterstock)
Commentary I’m a NC Teacher. Stop Treating NC School Reopening as a Game.

If North Carolina is going to reopen public schools during a pandemic, state and federal officials have to take it seriously.

Kim Mackey Kim Mackey July 16, 2020 10:38 am EDT
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Coronavirus Parents and Teachers Are Terrified of Schools Reopening as COVID-19 Cases Surge: ‘I Just Don’t Know If It’s Safe’

Without a comprehensive plan that includes additional federal funding, teachers and parents argue, reopening schools could put students, their families, and educators in danger.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil July 14, 2020 1:26 pm EDT
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Coronavirus Teachers Say COVID-19 Too Much of a Risk to Reopen NC Schools

Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to announce his decision today about schools operating this fall while teachers in the state remain concerned.

Pat Moran Pat Moran July 14, 2020 11:03 am EDT
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Opinion I’m a Microbiologist and a Mom. This Is Why I’m Keeping My Kids Home This Fall.

Unfortunately, we don’t have scientific studies on any of this yet, so we really don’t know how to open schools safely during a pandemic.

Jess Badger-Rotenberg Jess Badger-Rotenberg July 10, 2020 1:36 pm EDT

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