Beginning Nov. 30, students in kindergarten, first and second grade will tune into their classes virtually. Third- through fifth-graders will remain in remote learning through the end of the semester. DPS will not offer early childhood education classes online, but the district said families will receive supports for conducting at-home instruction. The transition to remote applies to all programs, including special education and newcomer center programs. … [Read more...] about Denver Public Schools to send all students to remote learning after Thanksgiving break
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California to simplify vaccination rollout with age-based priority for shots
State and local officials have said that vaccinating older residents first would help reduce deaths and relieve some of the pressure on hospitals, since the majority of COVID-19 deaths and ICU admissions are among those who are 60 or older. But doing so also means that many essential workers under age 65 will have to wait longer to get immunized. … [Read more...] about California to simplify vaccination rollout with age-based priority for shots
CDC urges ‘universal’ indoor mask use when not at home
The agency recommended in a report that officials at the state and local level "issue policies or directives mandating universal use of face masks in indoor (nonhousehold) settings" as one strategy to combat the virus, a tactic President TrumpDonald TrumpSchumer: Impeachment trial will be quick, doesn't need a lot of witnesses Nurse to be tapped by Biden as acting surgeon general: report Schumer calls for Biden to declare climate emergency MORE and many GOP governors have resisted. … [Read more...] about CDC urges ‘universal’ indoor mask use when not at home
EDD mishandled California unemployment claims, auditor says
In a scathing report, California’s auditor said the state Employment Development Department flubbed handling the deluge of unemployment claims triggered by the pandemic, leaving the door open for massive fraud, while forcing many legitimate claimants to struggle for benefits. The agency now is likely to be swamped trying to fix its mistakes, while many Californians may be forced to repay benefits EDD didn’t adequately monitor, the report said. … [Read more...] about EDD mishandled California unemployment claims, auditor says
Newsom nears California recall vote threshold: Here’s what would happen next
Organizers of the campaign will need well above the required threshold to account for many of the signatures being invalidated. California’s Secretary of State has confirmed that 84% of the signatures are valid, San Diego’s KUSI reported Saturday. … [Read more...] about Newsom nears California recall vote threshold: Here’s what would happen next