More students struggling, early assessment shows
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According to a Virginia Department of Education survey of 132 local school systems, 40 ranked failing students as the biggest issue with remote learning â above even access to reliable internet, the highest concern for about 35 divisions. While we must remain vigilant regarding the prevention and spread of SARS-CoV-2, we need to balance this important objective with the shared goal of providing in-person educational instruction to the children of Virginia. Virignia Health Commissioner Norman Oliver and State Superintendent James Lane
By Kate Masters
Early data from Virginia schools suggest that more students are struggling academically as the majority of divisions continue to operate totally or partially remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virginia must accelerate vaccinations, governor says
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Michelle Crouse gets her first vaccine last month as Fauquier Hospital begins administering shots to nurses and other front-line employees. Donât save anything. Youâre going to get every dose you need because more is coming. But if youâre not using what you receive, you must be getting too much. Gov. Ralph Northam to healthcare providers
By Kate Masters
Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday acknowledged that Virginia needs to speed up the pace of its COVID-19 vaccinations, announcing a âyou use it or you lose it policyâ prodding health care providers to administer the shots to more residents.