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Frederick County schools go virtual after surge in cases
A surprise announcement out of Frederick County, Maryland. All public schools went virtual after a surge in coronavirus cases. It’s yet another setback that has parents all over the D.C. region asking when will schools get back to normal.
FREDERICK, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Frederick County Public Schools says it is suspending in-person instruction and winter sports practices starting Monday due to "worsening health metrics" in the area.
The school district had conducted small group instruction but says COVID-19 figures during the last three days have either increased or reached all-time highs.
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Officials say teachers may still use their classrooms for online instruction, but telework is encouraged. Students who need school internet to access remote classes will still be allowed in school buildings.
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When will students return to the classroom?
The COVID-19 pandemic has school districts across the country and the DMV moving the goalpost for getting students back in the classroom. So, what does the timeline look like to get kids back to in-person learning?
The school district had planned on introducing a hybrid model of in-person/online instruction soon but will share a revised timeline this week.
Officials say they will confer with local health experts to determine when small group instruction and winter sports practices can resume.
The school district's first semester is set to end on January 26.