NBC 6 in South Florida reported: The Broward Teachers Union confirmed Thursday that three teachers and a teacher's assistant have died from COVID-19 within . On Tuesday, the School Board approved a mandatory face-mask requirement for pre-K through eighth grade students,to begin next week. It hurts me to my heart. Florida's Republican governor has threatened to withhold pay from school leaders who require masks for pupils. "Vaccines are a really easy solution to a very complicated problem," he said. Twelve employees, however, were "actively working" before they became ill. "The pandemic continues to severely impact our community, and many public servants including educators, healthcare staff, rescue workers and law enforcement officers are experiencing tragic losses," he said. The figure represents an anecdotal tally of the number of COVID-related deaths, United Teachers of Dade President Karla Hernandez-Mats told CNN, as the district, the fourth-largest in . The time off isintended to help infected students recover so everyone can return to school for in-person classes versus a returntoonline learning, Bass said. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. MDk1YTA5NWY5N2ZlODI4YzE4MDY3YWQzYmQzMTExNGVmNmU1ODliNmYzY2Q5 0:00. Thats why we have to mandate masks. The deaths come just days before Broward County. I dont understand the governors position, Osgood said. The deaths from employees with the Broward County Public Schools included a female teacher, 48, and female teaching assistant, 49. Published on October 14, 2021 12:53 PM. Aug. 9, 202101:30. Lewis Wayne Moore, a Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School digital design and marketing teacher, died May 25 after a six-week fight with COVID-19, according to his obituary. Across Florida, at least 37 active educators have died from COVID-19 since July, according to the Florida Education Association. However, the spokesperson provided a statement about how its school board on Tuesday voted 8-1 to mandate masks in schools. Florida is grappling with a record-breaking surge in Covid-19 cases and statewide pressure on hospitals. It was 2, not 3. Teacher Pay Raise Proposals Are Gaining Bipartisan Support. It was a very difficult decision, but we felt like it was the right decision to make, Bass said. NGI5OWZiZjk3NDc5NGUzMDJjNjM0OWI3ZGM4YzliNTkxMTcyNTQyZmFiYzY2 Broward schools are due back in session next week. But he's tired of seeing students and teachers die. "Every death is a devastating blow to our community and reinforces the need for all people to continue taking precautions to reduce the spread of illness.". "I'm really nervous about her.". Tamara Drock died Friday, 12 weeks after being admitted to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Ryan Drock told the Palm Beach Post. 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School boards, staff members and teachers across Florida say they feel their jobs put them in danger. Our . Age unknown . Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Gard, who is vaccinated, said he sees no problem with mandating the Pfizer vaccine now that it's received FDA approval. Butas the week progressed, he said, the individualswe were sending into cover classes were testing positive., School principal Rachel Finnegan said in a statement on Facebook Aug. 24, "Our school team and district team are working together to provide instruction and continue to maintain normal activities as much as possible. MTA3ZGJhOWZjZjhlY2E2ZTUzZjEyNzFhZjE0ODFiYzg5YjUyMjlmNGI4NWQw First published on October 14, 2021 / 8:36 AM. Tue., March 07, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Virginia Perry. NmMzMzNhNmYyNjg4Zjk4ZTcxYmQzOTAwZTdiMGM5NWFlNzkwNWYwZjQzMGQ2 Sign up for notifications from Insider! ZjkzNjZhMjBmYjg0NmE5NjRlMDVlOThkZmFmNTNmMDNiMDQ0OTI0OTcxZWVh DeSantiss order has already been met with two lawsuits from parents across Florida. NTIzZjU2Njg5ZWQ3NDQxMGQ5NjllMTViOTE5MTgzNWYxNDVlYzE0MzBlOTg1 as well as other partner offers and accept our. On Monday, Moore imposed a mask mandate for all Indian River County School District employees. animal shelter asks community's help supplying wet dog, cat food as drop offs increase. Ron DeSantis' push to reopen schools for in-person classes. The news comes as Broward County students prepare to return to classrooms next week. "The world will never be the same, early . MELBOURNE, Fla. ( WESH) - A Brevard County teacher has become the second Central Florida educator to die this week after being diagnosed with coronavirus. A 30-year teaching veteran was one of 15 Miami-Dade County public school staff members who died of Covid-19 in just 10 days as Florida continues to reel amid the continuing, overwhelming toll of . Fusco incorrectly said three teachers and one teacher's assistant died earlier this week from Covid-19 complications. ", Read more: Governors of all 50 states are now vaccinated against COVID-19. Among the dead was Abe Coleman, a longtime Miami math teacher and beloved mentor who died Sept. 1, days after telling colleagues he had COVID-19 and was going to the hospital. A new study reveals telling differences in how teachers respond. Florida elementary school teacher Kelly Peterson died of COVID-19 complications on Monday. COVID-19 took more than 1 million American livesyoung and old, men and women, people of all backgrounds. MzBkYTBiMDA5ODk2NDMzNWMxODJjNjJhM2IxYjZmOTgwMGU2YWIyOWQ4OWE1 She Was Just Found in Puerto Rico, Pregnant Inmate Speaks in Court After Appeals Court Denies Petition to Release Unborn Baby, Check Your Change! Get the latest education news delivered to your inbox daily. They also said three of them were unvaccinated. Read about our approach to external linking. Coleman taught. "Im hoping they name a law after her so no one has to go through this,"Ryan Drock told The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Network. I type their names into the spreadsheet. ZDU3OGE0NTZkNTZkYzc1NjA3YTg0YTU1MGY1MWE3YTM1MTMxY2Y3MTNkOTBh NTRmNTBkOTg4YzcwMjIwZGViNzIyMGY5NjI3YmU3OTI3MzMxYjY3YWIxOTk1 Gard said the seven quarantined students tried attending class remotely, but the technology continuously malfunctioned. More than 1.1 million of those deaths occurred in the U.S. ET. NOW WATCH: COVID-19 vaccines are making their way around the world, but global immunity is still far off, Governors of all 50 states are now vaccinated against COVID-19. Ken Suarez reports. We know there are many deaths our gallery did not capture. A deal fell apart after a doctor agreed to administer ivermectin at a dosage the family's attorney said was too low, the newspaper reported. Four teachers in Floridas Broward county have died from Covid-19 this week as the Delta variant of coronavirus rages in the state amid political rows over mask mandates and vaccination. The 13 employees who recently died from COVID-19 complications include teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and security monitors, according to the union. MGVlZmM4Y2VjMmM1NTJkYTdlMzA0MjMyMGJiN2FlNGE2MzYyZjIxYjNlNzIx On Tuesday, 14,787 people were hospitalized for Covid-19, 145 percent more than during the state's previous peak in July 2020, according to the Florida Hospital Association. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved the drug to treat COVID-19, saying it hasnt proved effective in pre-clinical trials. Two teachers and a teaching assistant in Florida's Broward County died from COVID-19 within a span of 24 hours, the Broward Teachers Union said Thursday. It cant be optional.. He urged the Drocks and the hospital to try to reach agreement on their own. Shyla Pennington, a 41-year-old teacher . US approves booster jab for the immunocompromised, US governor says no funds if schools require masks, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. A second female elementary school teacher also died, the union said. Healthy students were asked to complete assignments by computer on the districts Canvas digital platform, but, as of Friday, there were no online classes planned to replace daily in-school learning. In an interview with MSNBC, the districts superintendent, Michael Burke, said: Were not allowed to isolate students if they choose to exercise that choice to opt out [of mask-wearing] Were not allowed to tell students where to sit on the bus, that type of thing And this ability for families to opt out is leading to more cases, which is ultimately going to send more kids home and deprive them of that traditional classroom experience., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The Flagler . The Orange County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that Deputy First Class Craig Seijos, 54, died from complications of COVID-19 after nearly three decades of service within the department. "Her smile. Tallahassee Democrat. Kelly Peterson, 41, was a teacher at Lake Shipp Elementary School. Im absolutely scared for the students. Find teaching jobs and other jobs in K-12 education at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair. N2YxMjJkZjIxNDQ3N2E4M2U3OTFkZTAxNTRlMzRjMTljODc2NmMyZTdiYmQx Let me tell you this: if youre coming after the rights of parents in Florida, Im standing in your way. COVID-19:Indian River County elementary teacher dies from virus, first on the Treasure Coast, In case you missed it:Missing kayaker's brother says Donald Waters 'could make anybody laugh', Community news:H.A.L.O. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. According to the Broward County Public Schools COVID-19 dashboard, 357 students and employees have tested positive since the start of school. Over 1,000 Educators Died From COVID. Blair's family held a Celebration of Life for her Friday night at Sebastian Christian Church in Sebastian. On 30 July, Floridas Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, signed an executive order that prohibits school districts from requiring staff and students to wear masks. MzM1ZWY1MzgxODUwMmU3MTFjMDk0MTEzM2I5MGFiYjUwNGExNWI3YThkMmMy The number of children cases are horrible and they are also rapidly increasing.". Two teachers and one teaching assistant died this week from complications of Covid-19, rattling a school district in southern Florida only days before students are scheduled to return to classrooms, officials said. "We dont know if (the drug)would have saved her life, but it could have,"he said. MjhmMDJkMjZmYTIwMDE0ODA1MzI5YzRkNDg1NDVhODQyZDBkZmM3ZDM0ZmNi Corcoran has given the district until 5pm Friday to submit a written document explaining its compliance with the state law. "We grieve their losses along with their families and the school communities they left behind," the union said. Those under 12 years old cannot yet get vaccinated, and so far, just 65% of eligible Polk County residents have been vaccinated, according to state health data. Insider spoke with a Florida math teacher about teaching in COVID-19 hotspot Broward County. Florida teacher dies of COVID-19 after contracting virus before school started Updated: 3:31 PM EDT Aug 27, 2021 By WFLA Web Staff SARASOTA, Fla. Michelle Cook spent more than 20 years. She was 41 years old and had been undergoing treatment for leukemia. The surge of Covid infections in Florida is being driven largely by the unvaccinated, public health officials have said. What's in Them? "Within a 24-hour span, we had an assistant teacher pass away, a teacher at her . Across the country, Republican governors like DeSantis have signed executive orders or enacted laws, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran sent letters. YjNhZDc3ZmE0NDliMDVhYmZkOTdkNzRhNTUzOTg4OWE4YzFkODc1MDk5OWYx Gard said DeSantis should "govern for the people, not for the party. 0:02. Another Duval County teacher died from COVID-19 within the first week of school, though she had never returned to her classroom. The federal government sent hundreds of ventilators and other equipment this week to help Florida respond to record Covid hospitalizations. Since August 23, there have been more than 3,860 cases of COVID-19 within the school district, including 433 employees, according to the district's COVID-19 dashboard. OWExMmNhMjQ3ZjhhYzBhYzBmNmViN2MxM2JkZjIzYjc4Mjk2ZmUwMTQzOGZi Requests to opt-out will be considered, the district said, based on medical needs and individual education plans. The Beachland PTA announced it would distribute meals for the week for Beachland students 10-10:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday at the shcool. Stay up to date with what you want to know. ET. In a letter sent to the Broward schools interim superintendent, Vickie Cartwright, and school board chair, Rosalind Osgood, Corcoran wrote: The action taken today at the Broward County School Board meeting makes it clear that you have no current intentions of complying with this order, which is intended to guarantee choice options of parents/guardians regarding their child while also protecting families and students federal and state protected rights to privacy.. Polk County is the seventh-largest school district in the state and is home to roughly 14,000 employees and 100,000 students, Geary told CBS News. Find hundreds of jobs for principals, assistant principals, and other school leadership roles. Johnson, his coach at Lakeland High. Tue., March 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. A pair of Florida siblings one a paramedic, the other a teacher's aide died from COVID-19 just one day apart, relatives and county officials said. A registered nurse demanded her husband be treated with ivermectin for COVID-19, Aaron Rodgers confirms hes unvaccinated, has taken ivermectin. Quando utilizzi i nostri siti e le nostre app, noi utilizziamo i. autenticare gli utenti, applicare misure di sicurezza e prevenire spam e abusi; misurare l'utilizzo dei nostri siti e delle nostre app. FDOT Gives Update on Project's Progress, Credit Card Balances Reach New Record High. 0:51. The two teachers and teaching assistant all died within a 24-hour period, union officials said. A Florida teacher hospitalized with COVID-19 has died after her husband unsuccessfully sued to force doctors to treat her with ivermectin, a drug popular among some skeptics of accepted coronavirus treatments despite a lack of studies proving its effectiveness. Tamara Drock, 47, of Loxahatchee, Florida,. Their names were not released. "This is a challenge for all educators.". Beachland parents learned of the hasty closure by email and by a school phone application. The county has ahigh rate of community transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the CDC has urged everyone in the county to wear a mask in public, indoor settings. Se vuoi personalizzare le tue scelte, clicca su "Gestisci le impostazioni per la privacy". October 14, 2021 / 8:36 AM Njk3NjUyODhjMTM3NjliMzg1ZjFhYzM0ZWJhYTVmNjRlYTgwODMwNDk0ODVj 13 Miami-Dade School Staffers Have Died Of COVID-19 Since Mid-August Those who died include teachers, bus drivers, a security worker and a cafeteria manager. Her husband,Ryan Drock, sued the hospitallast month in an attempt to require it to administer ivermectin, a drug approved by the FDA only to treat conditions caused by parasitic worms but not COVID-19. Above, students at. D'Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete. Principals or Peers: Who Should Evaluate Teachers? NzMzNjdiMzExNjI4YjRjYTBlZGJiYTFiMzA4MzdjNjEwYzhjOTUwZTdmODNj ZDkzNmMxZTNhMjQ5NGMxYzBkYzk2MGVjZTM4NDM0YzAyNTE1Yzc5YTkyOTI5 A week before school began, three elementary school educators died of COVID-19 complications. More conservative governors are signing onto teacher pay raises, a cause that's typically been championed by Democrats. In this memorial, we documented many of the dedicated educators lost to their communities and to the field. Federal health officials warned on Thursday that 90% of US counties were seeing high transmission of the Delta variant. It also has the seventh-highest number of cases among counties in Florida, according to Johns Hopkins University. Logan Hurst, a Canopy Oaks Elementary physical education teacher, died from complications due to COVID early Monday morning, according to a Facebook post by his . Seventeen employees of Florida's Polk County Public Schools have died from COVID-19 since the school year began on August 10, a district spokesperson confirmed to CBS News. The deaths prompted officials to stress the importance of mask mandates while also pushing plan to incentivize vaccinations by paying staff hundreds of dollars. The two teacher deaths here, seven days apart, are the first on the Treasure Coast. "I haven't had kids in 41 years ever act that immature". "She's had several heart surgeries, so she's really at risk," Gard said, referencing his daughter. Discover how to create a learning environment where all students feel valued and supported, and how to accelerate learning for English learners and students of color. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. None had been inside a school building recently. NmUxMjY4ZGY4MTBiYTk4N2YxMjMyZDBkMmM4OTU1ZjI1OWFhMTcxOTEyNGVj 1 for Democrats. As of December 19, 2022the final update of this memorial galleryat least 1,308 active and retired K-12 educators and personnel had died of COVID-19. Three Broward educators died this week of COVID-19, adding to anxiety as school resumes next week amid a battle with the state over mask mandates. In July 2020, after a second employee who worked at Florida principal Jimbo Jackson's school died of COVID, he fought back against Gov. "But I think that the height of the Delta variant outbreak could have been managed significantly better by providing a virtual option. A longtime teacher at a Georgia high school died over the weekend after losing a battle to COVID-19, weeks after the district's superintendent refused to issue a mask mandateand instead said . Larson was 60 years old and had been a teacher at Milton. Coleman taught. Across the country, Republican governors like DeSantis have signed executive orders or enacted laws seeking to prevent local officials from imposing new mask mandates. The union corrected a previous statement from their president Anna Fusco. Every person in Florida has a constitutional right to choose what is done with their own body. Going into Monday morning we had seven to eight teachers that were out.. But Broward County Mayor Steve Geller said on Thursday: "Our numbers are horrible. Polk County school board member Lynn Wilson told CBS News it's a "tragic" situation. 2023 BBC. Johnson Middle School teacher. Puoi modificare le tue scelte in qualsiasi momento cliccando sui link "Dashboard privacy" sui nostri siti e sulle nostre app. All rights reserved. Last week, 8 On Your Side reported on the COVID-19 deaths of Lake Shipp elementary school teacher Kelly Peterson and Purcell Elementary paraeducator Norma Reyes, whose husband died six days. Now, teachers are dealing with political battles over mask mandates and quarantined students. ", Contributing:Andrew Marra, The Palm Beach Post, New COVID-19 rules for workers includes Jan. 4 deadline to get vaccinated. Back to school causes fierce US debate over student masks. YTM4MDRhNmNiODVjOTUzOGU4ZDNiMWIwYjk5MGZkYjdiMzY5YzY4NDQ0ODEw She liked tie-dye and flamingos, district spokeswoman Cristin Maddux said. Broward Teachers Union President Anna Fusco told NPR earlier this month that she's torn over mandating vaccines. Although the State of Florida does not allow for a virtual option, I will continue to advocate for this approach in anticipation of another variant outbreak.". Four Florida teachers working in the same school district died of COVID-19 within one day of each other this week. ", Corcoran threatened to withhold money from their salaries and gave the districts a deadline to respond with a plan that would "remedy this glaring non-compliance.". Follow Corey on Twitter @coreyarwood, or reach him by phone at 772-978-2246. MjdhMDNmZjliZTI0MTI0MjQ4NmI4YWJlZTA3ODI1ZDYxZTkxYWQyZmRjZWFl NTNhOTdlYWVlN2JmNmUzNWMwYzI5Y2RmMGU0YzEzYjI1ZDNlNzkzYWUwNDhj It is not a comprehensive collection, as we relied on published obituaries, local news reports, and other verifiable sources to confirm the deaths. She was 39. AUBURNDALE, Fla. - An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. NTFjZDIyOWZlM2M5MDgyYWVhNDk5MDgwMjZhNTBlM2E0Y2ZiOWY3N2IxMDFl NDFkNzc1NTk0M2Q0NGM3Y2U3ZGNkY2ZkMDAxNjk2OTBmOGIifQ== Read more: Forget Trump for now. According to Fusco, three of the teachers were unvaccinated and the vaccination status of the fourth teacher was at that point unknown. Zevallos had worked in the school district for four years, Maddux said. The biggest concern, of course, is health and safety. A . Indian River schools have seen growing coronavirus numbers across the district, and already had taken dramatic steps in an attempt to stem the spread. Kelly Peterson, a Florida elementary school teacher, died on Monday from complications due to COVID-19. Palm Beach County Circuit Judge James Nutt rejected the initial lawsuit last month. An English teacher and author discusses his ideas for returning to the principles of classical liberalism and American exceptionalism. Palm Beach County Circuit Judge James Nutt rejected Drock's lawsuit last month, saying allowing judges to countermand doctor's decisions could set a dangerous precedent. A Polk County elementary school teacher died of COVID-19 Monday. 0:56. YmE1Iiwic2lnbmF0dXJlIjoiMTI2MjhhM2M1YzczZjQzMGE2NTVhM2M1MjMz It is more relaxed than when we were closed last year, Maddux said. The first of these two victims from the Indian River County. The week before classes begin, three educators in Broward County, Florida, have died within about 24 hours of each other from Covid-19 related complications, local education officials said. Insider spoke with a Florida math teacher about teaching in COVID-19 hotspot Broward County. "I didnt know Tabitha personally, but every person who speaks of her talks about joy and energy and light," Moore told WPTV. The union said they had died from Covid-19 related complications. Tamara Drock, 47, of Loxahatchee, Florida, died12 weeks after being admitted to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center for treatment. MTM0OGU1Nzc4ZmFjNDAzMTc2NGM1YzQ1NjlhMjMxMTA2ZDg1NjM4ODkyODZl The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider The devices, which came from the federal government's Strategic National Stockpile, included 200 ventilators and 100 smaller breathing devices and related supplies, said an official with the Department of Health and Human Services. Yzc1YTI5YThjNTgyZjdmMDU0MTdiYzdjNDI5OWU4MTgzMzIwMDUwNDEyZjEz "Whatever keeps my family safe, whatever will keep the school safe.". According to the districts Covid-19 dashboard, there are 135 confirmed cases, including 27 employees and 108 students. They are worried about both covid's stubborn persistence and angry parents who reject. Osgood said on CNN on Friday, in warning parents, teachers, staff and students: This disease will kill you.. He said the masks have become a fashion accessory, and that the kids are just happy to be together. Antonio Planas is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Please enter valid email address to continue. Two teachers in one Florida school district have died of COVID-19 within about a week of each other, according to news reports. Kelly's doctor. Well, I can tell you in Florida, the parents are going to make that decision, he said. In 2018, he stood 50 yards away from the mass shooting that killed 17 students and educators. "It is a bruising statistic that we . CORRECTION (Aug. 13, 2021, TK ET): A previous version of this article misstated how many teachers in the Broward County School District died this week from Covid-19. Arkansas Gov. As schools in Florida's Broward County prepare to reopen, area educators are mourning the loss of three teachers who all died from COVID-19 within a 24-hour period. "I enjoy every second of it and always have. The deaths were all. Masks, however, are not required in Polk County Public Schools. He was 65 years old. Abigail Adams. Here's how Ron DeSantis became public enemy No. Click the tabs to see the educators weve lost to the coronavirus in past years. N2NiMTc4YjM3YjJhNWMyNzFiNjJhZWQwN2U5NWNiZjk4MjQwZDhkYzYwNGQ4 Demetria "Demi" Bannister, 28, a third-grade teacher in Columbia, South Carolina, died this week from Covid-19 complications after returning to school on August 28 for a week of teacher . Three teachers in Florida's second-largest school district have died from Covid-19 within two days of each other, union officials say. As of Friday, at least 14 staff members were known to have the virus, with results pending forfourmore. Among the dead was Abe Coleman, a longtime Miami math teacher and beloved mentor who died Sept. 1, days after telling colleagues he had covid-19 and was going to the hospital. Driver Engineer Scott Allender died Tuesday "after battling COVID-19 since early July," the Melbourne Fire Department . MjZjYTcxZDE5ZmRiYWUzMTY1NGFjOGVkNWY1MDhjYzlhODIxZGNlM2FmYmIy . Sarasota teacher, 51, dies of COVID-19 after falling ill before school year began. 1 for Democrats. BothZevallos and Tabitha Blair, who taught at Treasure Coast Elementary, died of CVOID-19, Superintendent David Moore told WPTV. Florida and Texas together account for around 40% of the total new hospital admissions nationwide - and more younger people are needing hospital care due to the virus. With the school year getting underway as the delta variant of the coronavirus surges, some local officials have decided that defying the measures is the only option. Search over ten thousand teaching jobs nationwide elementary, middle, high school and more. M2MyMmMzMTVkMGEwNDZiMzJkMjdiMjdmODI3OWNmZjZjMGFiN2Y0NjhiYjNk We had been monitoring this all week, said Bass. / CBS News. Depending on the facts presented, I may recommend to the State Board of Education that the Department withhold funds in an amount equal to the salaries for the Superintendent and all the members of the School Board, he added. Four educators in Broward County, Florida, died from COVID-19 in a span of 24 hours, as school officials continue to push back against Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools. Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran then threatened to withhold the board's salaries if parents were not allowed to opt out of the mandate for their children. you could be having the worst day possible, and . The Broward Teachers Union . DeSantis has also vowed to cut off state funding to any school district that implements a mask mandate. IE 11 is not supported. It was not a decision that we took lightly, Bass said. The rising toll from Covid comes while Gov. All three worked at elementary. Some of them had retired, but were still vividly remembered for their deep impact on students lives. Two teachers and one teaching assistant died this week from complications of Covid-19, rattling a school district in southern Florida only days before students are scheduled to return to. Unlike Blair, Zevallos did begin the year in school, teaching in her kindergarten dual-language classroom at Fellsmere Elementary, Maddux said.