California Governor Lays Out Plan To Reopen Schools

California is facing a significant COVID surge, with Governor Gavin Newsom announcing a $2 billion plan to bring young students back to physical classrooms. The plan prioritizes kindergarten through second grade and those most affected by the pandemic. Despite the focus on in-person learning, the state acknowledges the challenges posed by the ongoing third wave, with hospitals nearing capacity as daily cases average around 40,000.

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