CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Caldwell County Schools decided to make masks optional for students and gave parents the option for their K-12 children to learn virtually.
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“We have people that watch national and state trends, and we make sure as we move forward that we accommodate all of those individuals,” assistant superintendent Bill Griffin said.
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>> In the video at the top of this page, reporter Dave Faherty learns about how the district plans for this upcoming school year.
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