Governor Northam considering year-round schooling for Virginia students Student going through virtual learning at home. (Source: wwbt/nbc12) By Enzo Domingo | January 7, 2021 at 5:46 PM EST - Updated January 7 at 6:38 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Governor Ralph North announced Wednesday the possibility of year-round school to help offset the loss of learning because of the pandemic.
If the governor’s idea becomes a reality, it would affect the 2021-2022 school year, but he is also considering expanded summer school programs to help students catch up.
“Our children have suffered from COVID-19, as have our families. And one of the things that we’re certainly entertaining is looking at perhaps a year-round schooling,” Northam said in Wednesday’s briefing.