Watch: Newsom gives updates on school reopenings, California’s COVID-19 response

Gov. Gavin Newsom gave an update on school reopening guidelines and California’s efforts to contain the COVID-19 outbreak at noon Friday.

Click the video below to watch a recording of the livestream.

California has thus far provided limited and sometimes unclear guidance on school reopening, leaving districts to devise their own plans as long as they meet basic benchmarks for distance learning or safe in-person instruction. Many school districts, including California’s largest, moved forward this week with plans for an online start to the school year this fall. Others have opted for hybrid models or 5-day school weeks in the classroom.

Education leaders have called on the governor to clarify state standards for safe reopening on campus, including mask requirements for students and teachers. Newsom on Monday promised new guidance that he will announce in today’s news conference.

This story was originally published July 17, 2020 at 10:57 AM.