Education

Schools across Wyoming are reopening almost six months after they closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The American Federation of Teachers represents 1.7 million school employees.

Cornell and Yale University researchers say that without widespread testing, COVID-19 could be spread by infected students who don't show symptoms.

When classes resume Aug. 18, students and staff with the district will have to wear masks in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained.

The Parkway district in suburban St. Louis, for instance, spent the summer break crafting flexible reopening plans.

But the bright outlook was met with skepticism from some outside the White House.

Wyoming Department of Education Officials are asking school districts throughout the state to submit plans for reopening this fall.

Montana's highest court had struck down the tax credit.