Gwinnett students return to classrooms (Lawrenceville, Jackson: neighborhood, public schools, salary)

[arjay57]

Sounds like Gwinnett is on the move. Those folks up there don't mess around.

It marked the start of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ phased return to in-person learning. The district, which had more than 180,000 students last year, offered two options as the new year began. Students could choose to remain virtual all semester, or to return to classrooms.

In addition to kindergartners and first graders, students in grades 6 and 9 and special education students of all grade levels who are in self-contained classrooms returned to classrooms on Wednesday. Other grades that opted for in-classroom learning will be gradually phased in through Sept. 9.

As of Wednesday morning, 44% of Gwinnett’s students had opted into the plan. The number was 49% last week. Parents were able to change their children’s selection as late as Tuesday night.

Jackson Elementary has 46% of its 1,410 students choosing the in-person option.

Full story...Gwinnett students return to classrooms amid the coronavirus pandemic

[PKCorey]

Originally Posted by arjay57

Sounds like Gwinnett is on the move. Those folks up there don't mess around.

[Need4Camaro]

I personally think this is a very very bad idea. Wish them the best though.

[Born 2 Roll]

Gwinnett County’s health director is praising the county school system’s approach to returning kids to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a role model for the entire U.S.

Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Health District Director Dr. Audrey Arona toured Discovery High School in Lawrenceville with Gwinnett County Public Schools Associate Superintendent for School improvement and Operations Steve Flynt on Friday morning. The tour was an opportunity for Arona to see what the school system is doing to keep students safe during the ongoing pandemic.

Gwinnett health director: County school system's return to school plan is a model for the nation (Gwinnett Daily Post)

[Need4Camaro]

Originally Posted by Born 2 Roll

Gwinnett health director: County school system's return to school plan is a model for the nation (Gwinnett Daily Post)

Guess you gotta start somewhere.

[arjay57]

Once the folks up in Gwinnett get set on an idea they tend to jump on it with both feet.

[Citykid3785]

I'm happy to hear this. I know it's just anecdotal, but most of the parents and kids in my neighborhood are loosing their minds (ironic, I know) with the virtual schooling in Cobb.

[Born 2 Roll]

After a year that has seen them move back and forth between digital and in-person instruction amid a global pandemic, Gwinnett County teachers will see a little more money in their paycheck next month.

On Thursday, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a one-time "salary adjustment" for all active full-time, benefited employees, such as classroom teachers and media specialists, in their December paycheck. The adjustment will be paid to employees as a lump sum of $700.

Gwinnett County Public Schools teachers will get additional $700 in December after a 'tough year' (Gwinnett Daily Post)

[Born 2 Roll]

Gwinnett County Public Schools is planning to stagger the start of its 2021-2022 school year, similar to what it did this fall, as a precaution against the possibility of a prolonged fight with COVID-19...

... When each grade will be brought back will be similar to what happened this fall. Kindergartners, first-, sixth- and ninth-graders will return on Aug. 4, followed by second-, third-, seventh- and 10th-graders on Aug. 5.

Fourth-, fifth-, eighth-, 11th- and 12th-graders will return on Aug. 9.

Gwinnett County Public Schools looking at staggering start of 2021-2022 school year (Gwinnett Daily Post)

[sedimenjerry]

Wow. Crazy they're already thinking about next fall but I think it's a good idea. No sense in getting caught flat footed.