Lifting COVID Restrictions + PGCPS Addresses Learning Loss

Welcome to the Laurel Daily! Here you will find newsworthy events going on this week, including a new law that will help youth who feel depressed and isolated, details on how PGCPS will address learning loss, and an alert about the soon approaching end of most Coronavirus emergency restrictions in Maryland.

Weather Report:

Today, the weather will be mostly sunny and pleasant with a high of 77 degrees.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

1. Due to statewide COVID-19 case numbers declining, Maryland will end most of its Coronavirus emergency restrictions on July 1. Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday the planned lifting of most statewide restrictions and orders related to the pandemic in just over two weeks. The state’s mask order — which requires face coverings indoors at schools, day care centers, medical settings and on mass transit — will expire the same day. A federal order requiring masks on planes, subways, buses and other mass transit remains in effect. (Baltimore Sun)

2. Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) stayed in a virtual learning format longer than other jurisdictions in the rest of Maryland. Now, it is offering summer classes to address “learning loss.” Dr. Kia McDaniel, director of curriculum and instruction for PGCPS, said the Summer Learning Spark sessions from July 6-30, provide a range of programs designed to offer enrichment, acceleration, credit recovery and more, depending on a student’s situation. (WTOP)

3. Gov. Larry Hogan has made Augustine’s bill a law. This bill establishes that minors aged 12 to 16 can consent to mental and emotional health care consultations and be diagnosed and treated without permission from their parents if a health care provider determines that they are mature and capable enough to give informed consent. This law, which will take effect on Oct. 1, will help young people who struggle with depression and have experienced isolation. (WTOP)

Today in Laurel:

• Zoom Bible Study – Every week at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, one of the pastors from Our Savior Lutheran Church will lead a study of The Holy Bible. You are welcome to join! Email the church office for the zoom information. Pastor Peter will be leading this series through June 30. (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
• Basketball Skills & Development Training Camp – Hosni Ali, Head Coach and Founder of Hosni Ali Level Up Basketball, is a highly skilled expert in the field of basketball. He played point guard and shooting guard overseas in China, Italy, India and Egypt. Your child will benefit from Ali’s passion to build an array of skills, simulated games, speed, quickness, conditioning. (7:00 p.m.)
• Free Acupuncture – Master’s level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, will provide safe and effective auricular treatments. There is a limit of six participants per seating in order to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook:

· Laurel TV is looking for a part-time reporter (Details here)

Now you’re all caught up with the local news and events for today!

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