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July 24, 2020
2020 Fall Planning - Return To Learn
On Thursday July 30, the MN Department of Education, MN Department of Health and Governor Tim Walz will share Minnesota’s strategy to educate students and keep communities healthy during the 2020-21 school year.
Duluth Public Schools will share information with families and staff as soon as it's available. We appreciate your help and support as we address this continually evolving situation.
School Planning Guidance:
MN Department of Education - Overview for Families
www.ISD709.org/FallPlanning2020
The state is asking schools to plan for three different options in the fall. They will provide more specific direction to school districts on July 30.- In person learning: Schools create as much space between people as practical. Space may at times be less than recommended for social distancing.
- Hybrid learning: Combination of in-person and distance learning. Space between people is more strictly enforced with greater space available. Schools and buses have limited capacity.
- Distance Learning: Students access materials and daily interaction with teacher(s) from home with improvements based on input from students, families and staff, i.e. access to online learning opportunities
Please note that the situation is fluid and that changes may be necessary as the state and local response to COVID-19 continues.
Mask Up, Minnesota!
As of July 25, 2020, per the Governor's Executive Order 20-81, people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and businesses, unless alone. This includes Duluth Public Schools.
Research has shown that use of face coverings can greatly reduce the risk of infection when combined with other prevention efforts such as social distancing and hand hygiene. Face coverings are meant to protect other people in case the wearer does not know they are infected.
Face coverings should not be placed on anyone under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious, anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance, or anyone who cannot tolerate a face covering due to a developmental, medical, or behavioral health condition.
Thank you for taking this important step to protect yourself and those in our schools.
Details at:
MN Department of Health 20-21 Planning Guide for Schools
For more information about face coverings and the Executive Order, please see the Frequently Asked Questions About the Requirement to Wear Face Coverings.
Stay Connected
Email: info@ISD709.org
Website: www.ISD709.org
Location: 215 N. 1st Avenue East, Duluth MN
Phone: 218-336-8700
Facebook: www.facebook.com/duluthpublicschools/
Twitter: @ISD709News