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COVID In Douglas County: School District Plans For Some Students To Return In-Person Next Month

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- The Douglas County School District has released its plan when students begin the spring semester next month. The plan calls for a return to in-person learning for some students.

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On Jan. 5, 2021, preschool, elementary and alternate education students will return to in-person learning five days a week. Middle and high school students will be fully remote, also starting on Jan. 5.

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On Jan. 19, the Douglas County Board of Education will meet to plan for possible hybrid learning for middle school students with a possible return to hybrid on Jan. 25 and the board will meet again on Feb. 16 to discuss a possible hybrid learning for high school students with a possible return to hybrid Feb. 22 - March 1.

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Douglas County said that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommendations could influence those plans. Currently, Douglas County is in Level Red on the state's COVID-19 dial.

All students in the Douglas County School District returned to remote learning after Thanksgiving break on Nov. 30.

LINKS: Colorado COVID-19 Dashboard | Colorado COVID-19 Dial |

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