March 26th, 2020 by WCBC Radio

Public schools in Maryland will remain closed for an additional four weeks — through most of April — officials announced at a news conference Wednesday morning. It’s the latest step announced in an attempt to curb the spread of the spiraling coronavirus pandemic. Under a previous order, students were set to return to classrooms Monday following an emergency two-week closure issued earlier this month. Under the plan announced by State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon, schools will remain closed through April 24 and administrators will continue working on plans for distance learning…