Outbreak Alabama: What’s next for schools?

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Today, we hear from AL.com education reporter Trish Crain, who has covered every new development related to the impact coronavirus has had on the state’s education system.

Alabama schools were closed by state order on March 19 to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Students have not been allowed to return to school campuses since then.

With some Alabama schools already holding in-person graduation ceremonies where thousands of people have already attended, the state looks ahead to the fall, when the school system hopes to return to in-class learning.

We talk about how graduation ceremonies play out in Alabama, the plan for reopening in the fall and the strict guidelines schools must follow to keep students safe.

“Outbreak Alabama” will release two or three episodes per week, chronicling the experiences of those directly impacted by COVID-19′s spread, including health care professionals, business owners, city leaders, artists, AL.com reporters and many others.

If you or anyone you know is affected by the coronavirus and want to share your story, please email bflanagan@al.com. For all of our coverage on the outbreak and how it continues to impact Alabama, visit AL.com/coronavirus.

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