Connect with us

Uncategorized

Brown says schools can open if they wish

Published

on

MEDFORD, Ore. – In a major policy shift, Gov. Kate Brown this afternoon told school distrcts that students could return to in-person instruction based on their own judgment.

Brown said her school metrics, which had been mandatory, will only be “advisory” in nature beginning Jan. 1.

“This does not mean schools can resume in-person instruction without regard for COVID-19 spread in the community,” Brown said, “but instead should carefully consider the metrics in their local context, the needs of students and families, and readiness to implement health and safety protocols.”

The Oregon Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, called Brown’s decision “abrupt.”

“Nobody wants to get Oregon’s students safely back into our public schools more than educators,” the union said in a statement. “But today’s decision by Governor Brown will only result in an increasingly disparate patchwork of return plans throughout the state’s public education system – creating uncertainty in a moment when clarity has never been more crucial.”

You may also like…

Eugene3 days ago

Eugene Springfield Fire responds to vehicle fire on I-105 near Mohawk exit

Eugene, OR – On Saturday morning, Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a vehicle fire on I-105 Eastbound near the...

Eugene3 days ago

Eugene Springfield Fire responds to multiple brush, grass, and structure fires across the area

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Springfield Fire Department was busy on Monday, June 16, responding to several fire incidents throughout...

Eugene3 days ago

Eugene Police Department welcomes newest graduates to the force

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department recently welcomed its newest class of police officers, congratulating them on completing their...

Eugene3 days ago

EPD’s chief reflects on peaceful No Kings march and protest in downtown Eugene

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department reported that Saturday’s No Kings march and protest in downtown Eugene proceeded peacefully,...

Crime & Safety7 days ago

Child told police his dad’s wife made inappropriate jokes for a week before the woman made advances toward him and indcently assauIted the boy while his parent worked Iate hours: DA

Florida – According to Florida authorities, a recent court order handed down by Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Timothi says...

Crime & Safety1 week ago

Man dies moments after kiIIing his mom following aItercation at their famiIy home, only to be kiIIed by his oIder sibIing who opened fire in seIf-defense after he turned his firearm toward him: police

Alabama – An Alabama woman and her famiIy member were pronounced dead earlier this week following a fataI incident at...

Eugene2 weeks ago

Eugene Springfield Fire contains brush fire on Forsythia

Eugene, OR – Just after 9:30 p.m. on June 5, Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) responded to a brush fire in the...

Eugene2 weeks ago

Eugene Springfield Fire quickly contains grass fire near Meadowlark Prairie bike path

Eugene, OR – Just before 6 p.m. on June 7, Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a slow-moving grass fire near...

Eugene2 weeks ago

City of Eugene begins Broadway sidewalks and paving project to enhance safety and accessibility

Eugene, OR – The City of Eugene has officially launched the Broadway Sidewalks and Paving Project, a two-phase initiative aimed at...

Eugene2 weeks ago

Eugene police update on pedestrian-vehicle crash at W. 11th and Seneca

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department has released new details regarding a pedestrian-vehicle collision that occurred on the evening...

News2 weeks ago

Woman and her 4-year-old were kiIIed by the father of her other child, who said he feared being bIamed while cIaiming a homeIess person shot both victims, then waited hours to call 911: DA

Arizona – A Arizona man was ordered to spend the rest of his naturaI Iife in prison after pIeading guiIty...

Trending