Posts Tagged ‘Karen Salmon’
Hogan Calls For Schools To Resume Hybrid Instruction By Mar. 1st
Governor Larry Hogan has called upon all Maryland school systems to implement hybrid instruction by March 1st. While such decisions lie at the local level, Hogan Thursday highlighted studies that indicate in-person instruction can be carried out in a safe way during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor and Education Secretary Dr. Karen Salmon have also…
Read MoreMd. Resumes Allowing Indoor Visitors At Nursing Homes
More than three months after limited outdoor visitation was permitted to resume at Maryland nursing homes, indoor visitation is now being permitted. Governor Larry Hogan announced Thursday that a nursing home without a positive COVID-19 test result within 14 days will be able to accept visitors indoors. Screening procedures and other protocols are also in…
Read MoreMd. Looks To Resume Scholastic Sports Oct. 7th
Sports will return to Maryland schools starting Wednesday, October 7th. Governor Larry Hogan and state Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon made the announcement Thursday in Frederick. They say discussions involving the State Board of Education, the 24 school jurisdictions, parents and the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association led to a plan to resume…
Read MoreMd. Schools Authorized To Reopen For In-Person Instruction
All school systems in Maryland are now fully authorized to begin safely reopening for the new academic year. Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday decisions continue to rest with local school boards, but improving health metrics should encourage a gradual and safe return to hybrid and in-person instruction. 鈥淎s a result of our improved health metrics,…
Read MoreMd. Offers Flexibility As School Systems Develop Reopening Plans
Maryland school systems will have flexibility as they determine the best way to start the academic year, and whether their buildings will open. State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon says the driving goal should be getting students back to school for in-person learning as soon as possible, but safety and health of students and staff are…
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