April 30, 2021 at 5:48 pm Updated April 30, 2021 at 6:42 pm By Hannah FurfaroSeattle Times staff reporter Washington has logged more than 182 coronavirus outbreaks in school buildings this school year, with a slim majority of school-linked infections in children and teenagers age 18 and younger, according to a new Department of Health report released Friday afternoon. …
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Some fear low COVID cases in Alabama schools will reverse without masks
By Trisha Crain The number of new cases of coronavirus in Alabama’s K-12 schools are at low levels, but officials warn cases will likely tick up as the state and many school districts make face coverings optional. Alabama schools reported 257 new cases of COVID-19 among students and staff in the most recent week tallied,…
Cullman County Schools to return to 5 days a week, not requiring face masks
CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC) -Students in Cullman County Schools in grades K-8th will return to a 5-day per week schedule beginning April 19. Students and employees will not be required to wear face masks after the state mask mandate is lifted, according to Superintendent Shane Barnette. Right now, out of the over 11,000 students and employees…
Tarrant City Schools grades K-6 returning to classroom 5 days a week
By WBRC Staff| January 28, 2021 TARRANT, Ala. (WBRC) – The Tarrant City School system announced Thursday that traditional students, grades K-6, will be returning to in-person learning 5 days a week beginning Monday February 8. The transition was made from e-learning during the first 9 weeks, to a blended format and now full-time attendance on campus….
AEA pushing for faster roll out of vaccines for teachers
By Randi Hildreth| January 28, 2021 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Education union leaders are pushing the state to act more quickly in distributing the COVID vaccine as they get more reports of teachers dying from COVID. St. Clair County teachers started the vaccine process Wednesday thanks to efforts by local pharmacies. Superintendent Mike Howard says about 500…
Desire for COVID-19 vaccine rises among Alabama teachers
by: Allison O’Connor Jan 26, 2021 (WDHN) — Some Alabama teachers calling for change in hopes of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine sooner. Currently, only those who are 75 years old and up as well as essential workers are eligible to receive the shot. But some teachers say they need the vaccine as they continue teaching in-person…
Alabama teachers frustrated, anxious over COVID-19 vaccine
by Rachael Wilkerson | WPMIWednesday, January 20th 2021AA MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — Some teachers are frustrated. They are ready to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but they’ve been put on hold as resources are stretched thin. The organization representing school employees, Alabama Education Association, is receiving complaints as well. School employees are wondering when it will…
Alabama Board of Education members discuss COVID-19 vaccination plan for teachers
by Byron KhalilSaturday, January 16th 2021 Vaccinating teachers for COVID-19 is a concern for the Alabama State Board of Education. State superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey led a board of education work session to discuss the 2021 school year. Part of the meeting focused on vaccinating teachers. The state has encouraged superintendents to consider closing schools for…
Alabama K-12 schools see decline in new COVID-19 cases
Abby Driggers Jan 25, 2021 Abby Driggers Alabama school systems saw fewer COVID-19 cases last week compared to the previous week. The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Alabama State Department of Education reported 2,155 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alabama public schools last week, down from 3,071 reported on Jan. 15, according to the…
Alabama Education Association: ‘Employees are Dying’
BY WVUA 23 JANUARY 26, 2021COVID-19, By KIM CHANDLERAssociated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama Education Association is urging the state to give teachers COVID-19 vaccinations following the deaths of at least 30 public school employees from the contagious illness. The group, which represents public education employees, estimated Friday that 30 people have died from…
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