California's State Superintendent Tony Thurmond released official guidance on school reopenings Monday as local districts prepare for fall opening dates.
The guidance document, “Stronger Together: A Guidebook for the Safe Reopening of California’s Public Schools,” will serve as a recommendations road map for schools, as they work with local public health officials and communities to navigate next steps.
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