Lightening the Load: Springfield Schools offer Wellness Week
More than a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic started, educators and students alike are tired, and many are in need of a real break to relax, refresh, and regroup. Springfield Education Association President Michael Libecap explains how an unexpected Wellness Week in his district is giving his Local members that much needed opportunity.
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- Teaches in the Springfield City School District's OnCourse virtual learning program
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This episode was recorded in November, 2021.
