Safe school restart plans have been approved by provincial education officials in time for the scheduled return of students on Sept. 10. On the Island host Gregor Craigie checked in with several Vancouver Island school districts about key elements and challenges for their back-to-school plans. Cowichan Valley School District is offering two new programs as part of its return to school plans for September. Cowichan Valley School District 79 plans two new options for the September 2020 return to school including an outdoor education program. Mill Bay Nature Blended Clans will involve classes of students aged five to 13 with program content that is structured on individual learning plans.

Source: CBC News August 30, 2020 18:56 UTC