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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is considering signing a bill that would require safe, in-person learning options for students as soon as this summer. Although it wouldn t be required, parents wonder whether getting kids back into classrooms will help close the achievement gap created by the pandemic.
Dara Dugger, director of the Prince William County Public Schools Student Management and Alternative Programs, says the district has been planning for summer school since last fall. They re planning in-person summer school classes along with virtual and hybrid options.