TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Some parents have come forward claiming that bullying is out of control at one elementary school in Catalina Foothills School District, they re not alone.
When will we hear all that noise in the hallways again? As the spread of COVID-19 in Pima County continues to reach dangerous levels, most public school districts in the Tucson area are pushing back previously set dates to resume in-person hybrid instruction. The Arizona Department of Health Services is recommending all counties commit to virtual learning for students with online classes and some onsite support services. ADHS made its recommendation based on three key benchmarks: cases per 100,000 individuals, percent positivity and hospital visits for COVID-like illness. All benchmarks are currently in a state of substantial transmission throughout the state.
Advertisement: The governor’s spokesman, C.J. Karamargin, made clear Ducey will not be issuing the mandatory two-week quarantine for schools. “Gov. Ducey will not be considering this request or issuing this kind of mandate, Karamargin said. This is a local decision.” Of the local public school districts in northwest Tucson, only Catalina Foothills remains open for in-person instruction. Arizona Department of Health Services The Arizona Department of Health Services is recommending all counties in the state hold school remotely. Amphitheater Public Schools Amphitheater schools returned to classes online only Monday and anticipate staying in a remote model until at least Jan. 19. According to the district’s Communications Director Michelle Valenzuela, Amphi will continue