Some Providence teachers say in-particular person examination puts them at risk for COVID

PROVIDENCE — The college district is offering a check this week to English language learners who have been functioning remotely until finally now, and academics say it is putting them and other pupils at possibility of contracting COVID-19. 

In Providence, the Obtain examination will be given to English language learners starting off Wednesday. The exam, which measures proficiency in English, is a federal mandate and need to be provided in human being. 

(The examination will be offered to all English language learners throughout the condition, who have right up until March 12 to get it). 

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Nine Bailey Elementary College teachers have elevated a variety of objections to the timing of the check, coming ideal following a very long getaway family vacation, and the way the take a look at is staying administered.