California To Require Most Schools To Teach Online During Outbreak

Governor Newsom announced that most K-12 schools in California must move online due to COVID-19. Counties with high infection rates must close campuses, affecting 80% of the state's population. 32 counties are on the watch list, including major areas like Southern California and the Bay Area. Los Angeles and San Diego school districts will start the year with virtual instruction. Schools can reopen once they meet health standards, but must offer online options for high-risk individuals. Safety measures include mask mandates, symptom monitoring, and suspending communal items.

What prompted Governor Newsom to require most K-12 schools in California to move online?

• A teacher strike

• Budget cuts

• The coronavirus outbreak

• A new educational policy

What percentage of California's population is affected by the school closure order?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

How many counties in California are on the state's watch list?

• 40

• 20

• 32

• 58

Which two major school districts in California have decided to start the year with virtual instruction?

• San Francisco and Sacramento

• Los Angeles and San Diego

• San Jose and Fresno

• Oakland and Long Beach

What is one of the measures required for schools that reopen?

• Increased class sizes

• Mandatory field trips

• No online options for students

• Daily health monitoring of staff