Guilford County School Board Approves Reopening Plan
Guilford County Schools will soon begin a gradual return to buildings.
Guilford County Schools will soon begin a gradual return to buildings.
School districts across North Carolina are trying to find ways to help kids who are still struggling with internet access during remote learning.
The Guilford County School District is set to receive $5 million to make school repairs. The money will come from an unused bond reserve.
Guilford County school leaders are asking federal lawmakers to continue a summer program that serves any child who needs a meal and is set to end next week.
Thousands of students in Guilford County still lack the laptops needed for remote learning.
School systems have been distributing Chromebooks, iPads, and other devices over the past week.
Guilford County Schools has confirmed that a nutrition worker tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Guilford County is among many school districts welcoming teachers back into the buildings this week. They're preparing as the district begins the first nine weeks remotely.
Many state school districts are worried about reaching vulnerable students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals, as buildings remain closed because of COVID-19 concerns.
A vast majority of K-12 public school students in North Carolina will learn remotely when school begins on August 17.