Updated 11:34 AM; Today 11:33 AM Facebook ShareTwitter ShareBy Kent Faulk | kfaulk@al.com As COVID-19 infection rates continue rising some Alabama public schools are making changes to their plans for virtual and in-person classrooms – or a hybrid of the two – as the Christmas holiday and new year approaches. AL.com coronavirus coverage Among the school systems…
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Madison, Montgomery schools adapt class schedules to COVID
Updated Nov 30, 2020; Posted Nov 30, 2020 By Lee Roop | lroop@al.com Alabama public schools continue adapting their approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic with two large counties announcing mixes of hybrid and all-virtual education. Madison County’s roughly 19,000 students will move to “hybrid” teaching – some in class and some online – in December. Montgomery public…
Baldwin County Public Schools reports almost 250 COVID-19-related absences over Thanksgiving break
By: WKRG Staff Posted: Nov 30, 2020 / 08:54 PM CST / Updated: Nov 30, 2020 / 10:11 PM CST BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County Public Schools reported 248 COVID-19 related absences over the Thanksgiving break. Out of those, 88 were students in Fairhope. We asked Mayor Sherry Sullivan for comment – given crowd at The Lighting of…
Birmingham City Schools going remote next week
Updated Nov 30, 2020; Posted Nov 30, 2020 By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com Birmingham City Schools is returning to remote learning starting next week, the system’s superintendent said Monday, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases in the city. “The current COVID-19 global pandemic is drastically impacting our community and our schools,” said Superintendent Mark Sullivan said. “While…
Despite rising COVID cases, few Alabama schools switch to virtual between holidays
Updated Nov 22, 2020; Posted Nov 22, 2020 By Amy Yurkanin | ayurkanin@al.com Despite widespread rumors, only a handful of Alabama school districts have opted to go virtual between Thanksgiving and the end of winter break as COVID cases rise in the state. Superintendents in several large districts have taken to social media to put those rumors…
Alabama public schools missing 9,800 students this year
Updated Nov 30, 2020; Posted Nov 30, 2020 By Trisha Powell Crain | tcrain@al.com About 9,800 fewer Alabama students enrolled in public schools this year, according to state officials, and Alabama isn’t sure where they went. In the face of the pandemic, about 15,000 students did not return to their local public schools this year, said State…
New York City Public School Parents, Teachers React To Reopening Plan: ‘Shocked Me Completely’
By: Hazel Sanchez NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It’s another change of plans for New York City public schools. Mayor Bill de Blasio said students will return to the classroom in phases, and many city schools could welcome thousands of students back in just one week. As CBS2’s Hazel Sanchez reports, Janie Hwang has fifth grade twins at PS…
Ivey announces almost $300M in Alabama Public School and College Authority projects
projects Governor Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Thursday announced that a total of $298,317,492 has been awarded to 20 Public School and College Authority (PSCA) projects across the Yellowhammer State. “The Public School and College Authority was established with the intent on tackling long-standing school infrastructure projects or educational upgrades that have been delayed due to…
Alabama superintendent wants schools to remain in-person
by Associated PressSunday, November 22nd 2020AA Dr. Eric Mackey (abc3340.com) MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Despite a surge in COVID-19 cases in Alabama, state Superintendent Eric Mackey said he wants schools to return in-person class after Thanksgiving holidays. “We will do everything we can to avoid widespread closures of physical schools,” Mackey told WALA-TV. The state’s COVID-19…
Flight Works Alabama offering new innovation education program in 2021
By Alabama NewsCenter Staff November 23, 2020 Flight Works Alabama offering new innovation education program in 2021The ‘We Build It Better’ program will encourage middle school students to design inventions on their own. (contributed)Flight Works Alabama will be launching an innovative new learning program in 2021 for middle school students. The industry-driven and educator-developed “We…
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