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Oregon’s school reopening plan remains a work in progress

By Elizabeth Castillo (OPB) and Elizabeth Miller (OPB)
Feb. 18, 2021 5:10 p.m.

Broadcast: Thursday, Feb. 18

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While some schools in Oregon have in-person instruction, others remain closed. We hear from John Larson, president of the Oregon Education Association, about getting more kids back in schools.

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