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The New Normal: Is flexibility the key to success this year?

News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by Nicholas Ferroni and Kara McCormick-Lyons this morning to talk about education.

News 12 Staff

Aug 2, 2021, 1:45 PM

Updated 1,227 days ago

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News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by Nicholas Ferroni and Kara McCormick-Lyons this morning to talk about education.
There are so many uncertainties and concerns about the return to classrooms. Is flexibility still the key to success this school year?
Parents are frustrated at the lack of advice for families, particularly those with children under 12 years old, who are not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. How can it be safe for children to go back to classrooms during a pandemic?
The American Rescue Plan also allocated $122 billion to help school districts pay for health and safety measures, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has allocated $10 billion for screening and testing for teachers, staff and students. Has enough been done over the summer to set up our students for success?
Will remote learning need to be an option again?