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Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon, who has in recent months emphasized the need for schools to reopen for in-person classes, is telling the state Board of Education schools are not "super spreaders" of COVID-19.
(Sorry, slides are hard to read)
(Sorry, slides are hard to read)
Salmon cites an increase in failing grades in Montgomery County as a reason districts need to reopen for in-person instruction.
"I believe we need to get on board ... in working collaboratively toward this goal," she said.
Background about MoCo grades: https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/schools/more-mcps-students-failing-courses-during-virtual-learning/
"I believe we need to get on board ... in working collaboratively toward this goal," she said.
Background about MoCo grades: https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/schools/more-mcps-students-failing-courses-during-virtual-learning/
Board member Shawn Bartley (of Montgomery County) said his children have lost enthusiasm for schools and he has "noticed a change in the grades my children normally receive."
Salmon said she has met recently in-person with MCPS Super. Jack Smith to "discuss strategy."
Salmon said she has met recently in-person with MCPS Super. Jack Smith to "discuss strategy."
Interesting line of questioning from member Lori Morrow from PG County ( @geauxdores), who asks whether the board should be pushing for more statewide restrictions to help support school reopenings.
Salmon: "I think that's an appropriate role for the state board."
Salmon: "I think that's an appropriate role for the state board."
That idea's being floated locally in MoCo. My story, from today: https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/schools/some-county-leaders-say-more-covid-19-restrictions-could-help-schools-reopen/
