As Hurricane Ida approaches Louisiana, many schools across the state are announcing closures. Ida is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane on Sunday, August 29th.
Just before the close of the legislative session at the state capital, lawmakers have decided that all 5-year-olds in Louisiana must attend kindergarten.
The Director of the CDC talks about minimal COVID dangers for students, and concerns around rising student suicide rates, food safety, and other critical issues