Fifth graders reading at first grade levels? New statewide and national data shows that when it comes to our COVID report card, many are receiving a failing grade.
It will be a year of rebuilding, following one of the worst disruptions to education in the history of this country.
"Because of the social emotional distress that students experienced last year by not having a school setting they've put a different emphasis on students in the school setting and interaction," said Herrington.
After unanimous approval on a contract with a third-party service, students who don't want to be in a classroom this fall will be taught remotely by instructors from Stride Learning Solutions.
Schools didn't have enough teachers before the pandemic, and now the shortage has only gotten worse as teachers resign, retire or leave the career all together.
This year, camps are putting special focus on social-emotional learning to help kids prepare for regular school after more than a year of distance learning and isolation.