Birmingham City Schools Students Return to In-person Learning on Monday

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Birmingham City Schools Students Return to In-person Learning on Monday

bhm.k12.al.us Some Birmingham City Schools students will be back in the classroom on Monday, March 8. Students in group A will have in-person instruction on Mondays and Tuesdays. Group B students will have in-person instruction on Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesday will be a deep-cleaning day, and all students will work remotely. Students who chose virtual […]

Source: The Birmingham Times

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