For most students in the St. Louis region, masks are optional this school year
St. Louis on the Air · St. Louis Public Radio
August 19, 202216m 56s
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Show Notes
As teachers, kids, and parents head back to school, area districts are dealing with teacher and staff shortages. But it’s not all bad news — This is the first school year in which kids of all ages are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, thanks to St. Louis voters, the city’s public schools will now have 160 million dollars to spend on building upgrades. Education reporter Kate Grumke talks about what back-to-school looks like this year.