As the students tenuously return to the classroom this spring, it is paramount that everyone involved appreciate the uniqueness of this semester. While returning to school from the winter break is by no means unusual, returning to a climate where the coronavirus vaccine is beginning to be witnessed in select populations in unique. It is important to realize that students have been housed in their individual ecosystems since the fall term closed. Some have family climates where there remains an overarching fear of the pandemic. Perhaps they have lost family members. Other students may return entirely relaxed, devoid of any concerns of the virus or its impact. There are others whose concerns may reside somewhere in between these two.
Local lawmakers and educators said Wednesday they applaud Gov. Bill Lee’s call for a special session of the state General Assembly to address pandemic-related school issues in the new year.
Gov. Bill Lee today on Tuesday called for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene for a special legislative session on Jan. 19 to address what he said are urgent education
Alba-Golden ISDâs ag barn burns down Aba-Golden ISD s ag barn burned down on Saturday. (Source: Alba-Golden ISD Facebook page) By Gary Bass | December 26, 2020 at 6:52 PM CST - Updated December 28 at 12:50 AM
WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Alba-Golden ISDâs ag barn burned down Saturday afternoon, according to a post on the school districtâs Facebook page.
âUnfortunately, we have some bad news,â the Facebook post stated. âThis afternoon, our ag barn caught on fire, and being a wooden structure, was not saved. Thank you to first responders across Wood County.â
The Facebook post also said one family had three show goats that died in the fire.
As December 31 draws near, we often reflect on significant events to define the year. In 2020, many things have been unprecedented, but expressing gratitude remains essential and important. COVID-19