January 26 2021
As West Linn-Wilsonville and Lake Oswego roll back plans, 10 other districts push forward with in-person learning.
At least two school districts in the metro area have put the brakes on their plans to have students physically present in class after much discussion and even protests from local parents and teachers.
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District had second thoughts during a board meeting on Jan. 25, following on the heels of a similar decision in Lake Oswego.
But it s still full speed ahead for reopening in ten other metro area school districts, Pamplin Media Group has confirmed. Estacada School District began hybrid learning for kindergarteners and first-graders on Jan. 25. Second- through fifth-grade families are expected to arrive, if they so choose, on Feb. 8.
January 26 2021
As West Linn-Wilsonville and Lake Oswego roll back plans, 10 other districts push forward with in-person learning.
At least two school districts in the metro area have put the brakes on their plans to have students physically present in class after much discussion and even protests from local parents and teachers.
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District had second thoughts during a board meeting on Jan. 25, following on the heels of a similar decision in Lake Oswego.
But it s still full speed ahead for reopening in ten other metro area school districts, Pamplin Media Group has confirmed. Estacada School District began hybrid learning for kindergarteners and first-graders on Jan. 25. Second- through fifth-grade families are expected to arrive, if they so choose, on Feb. 8.
Portland, seven other local districts reopening schools January 19 2021
Suburban and rural school districts across several counties plan a return to class in some limited way within weeks.
School and not the kind that takes place on a screen will be back in session in weeks, if it hasn t started already, across the region.
Portland Public Schools is planning on bringing some students back into school buildings beginning as soon as Monday, Jan. 25, staring with 16 elementary schools and two high schools. We re aiming for a start of Jan. 25, said Shawn Bird, chief of schools.
The 16 elementary schools will focus on the youngest students, those in kindergarten through 3rd grade, district officials said at a school board meeting Tuesday Jan. 12. The first schools will be ones with child care on-site and schools where more students struggle to achieve.
Portland, seven other local districts reopening schools January 19 2021
Suburban and rural school districts across several counties plan a return to class in some limited way within weeks.
School and not the kind that takes place on a screen will be back in session in weeks, if it hasn t started already, across the region.
Portland Public Schools is planning on bringing some students back into school buildings beginning as soon as Monday, Jan. 25, staring with 16 elementary schools and two high schools. We re aiming for a start of Jan. 25, said Shawn Bird, chief of schools.
The 16 elementary schools will focus on the youngest students, those in kindergarten through 3rd grade, district officials said at a school board meeting Tuesday Jan. 12. The first schools will be ones with child care on-site and schools where more students struggle to achieve.