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PALM SPRINGS- Gov. Gavin Newsom and state educators addressed the public with an update on education in light of COVID-19.

His recommendation is to have schools remain closed throughout the remainder of this academic year and turn to online options.

“We believe it is important that all of our schools maximize their efforts around distance learning to help our students,” said Tony Thurmond, State superintendent of public instruction.

Local schools like Xavier College Preparatory are already learning remotely, and Desert Sands Unified begins their online program Monday, April 6.

DSUSD is providing grades second through 12 with a Google Chrome Book, an initiative that is stretching statewide.

“We’re working with a numbe

Local schools continue online after new state guidelines