Hogan: All MD school systems should work to be in hybrid learning by March 1

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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said his administration is urging all school districts to begin preparing for a return to hybrid learning by no later than March 1.

The governor said that virtual learning models for schooling had disproportionately impacted low-income students and students of color during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hogan said the state Board of Education had approved “safe and effective” reopening plans for all of Maryland’s school systems, and that state health officials would soon provide additional “science-based protocols” for safely reopening schools.

With the implementation of Phase 1b of the state’s coronavirus vaccination plan, educators are now eligible for vaccines.

However, Dr. Jinlene Chan, acting deputy secretary of the Maryland Department of Health, said that the number of teachers who had been vaccinated should not play into a school systems reopening decisions.

“I do encourage all education staff to get a vaccine when it becomes available to them. However — and I would emphasize — that school reopening decision should not be based on the availability of vaccination or the level of vaccinations among staff,” Chan said.

He is threatening to use ALL legal means in his power, just like other states have done. These include withholding teacher salaries and cancelling teachers' certifications.

My oh my, what a difference 24 hrs can make! He has now spoken with 46 and it's their highest priority!And apparently the science has changed too. When POTUS Trump pushed for school reopenings he was called every foul name in the book, including evil.

This guy is one of the worst RINO governors, and should be watched since he has presidential aspirations.