“Even though FEMA has decided not to step up and provide some of that support on the school level there is still a lot of financial opportunity there and as we’ve always said, we’re going to be there for these kids, we’re going to be there for the cities and towns for these Covid-related expenses,” Sununu said.

(Colleen Ortakales stands at the front of her classroom instructing her second grade students at Riddle Brook Elementary School in Bedford.)

The Covid-19 pandemic forced schools into remote learning back in March, and now at the beginning of another school year, some districts have had to make the decision to return to the classroom for the first time in five or so months, continue with remote learning or implement a hybrid model.

(Colleen Ortakales stands at the front of her classroom instructing her second grade students at Riddle Brook Elementary School in Bedford.)

While addressing the various needs their students have, paraprofessionals, or paras, often work in close proximity to their students but, in the age of social distancing, these staff members now have to adjust to the new norms that come with educating amidst a pandemic.