Posts Tagged ‘Schools’
Illinois lawmakers unveil bills aimed at addressing teacher shortage
school year, waive substitute teaching licensing fees, and lower the minimum age for a person who can become a paraprofessional.
Read MoreFederal agency says masks should be worn in schools, universally in high-transmission areas
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The state will have new COVID-19 guidance on face coverings after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Tuesday to reflect that even individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 should wear masks while indoors in areas of the country where the virus is surging. CDC officials…
Read MoreIllinois students should prepare to mask up when they head back to school in August
By: Ted Dabrowski – WIREPOINTS Illinois institutions, both public and private, continue to cut back on their mask mandates in light of increasing vaccinations and collapsing case numbers. Illinois’ schools are a notable exception. The Illinois State Board of Education says it expects mandated mask-wearing to continue in the fall. But is it time for the masks…
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