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Area School Districts Focus On Latest COVID Surge, But So Far Have Kept In-Person Learning Intact

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Hampton Bays School officials distributed COVID-19 tests for students over the weekend.

Hampton Bays School officials distributed COVID-19 tests for students over the weekend.

Hampton Bays School officials distributed COVID-19 tests for students over the weekend.

Hampton Bays School officials distributed COVID-19 tests for students over the weekend.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul made two rapid tests available for every student in the state at the start of the new year, and many East End schools began distributing them to parents as early as January 2.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul made two rapid tests available for every student in the state at the start of the new year, and many East End schools began distributing them to parents as early as January 2.

Self-tests were given out to students at the Springs School. KATHRYN MENU

Self-tests were given out to students at the Springs School. KATHRYN MENU

authorCailin Riley on Jan 5, 2022
Exactly a year ago, most children across the country were still engaged in remote or hybrid learning. It was a measure that, while clearly painful and detrimental for a wide... more

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