January 14th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

Students in Maryland have been back from the holiday break for two weeks now- and amidst the COVID-19 surge some school systems have returned to- or are considering- virtual learning. That is not the case locally. Despite Allegany County having some of the highest case rate numbers in the state- Allegany County Education Association President Kim Sloane tells WCBC News that teachers remain in support of keeping schools open for in-person instruction…

While the preference is to keep the schools open and utilizing in-person instruction, she acknowledged that ultimately the COVID numbers may dictate whether that remains possible…