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Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. said while the district initially feared the worst for its schools, relatively little damage was sustained and most schools are only waiting to have power restored.

"We only have our students for 180 days out of the school year in most of our schools in the state. And you know, that time matters, every day matters."

As waves of educators fall ill and new deaths are reported weekly, districts are giving teachers and eligible students cash and other incentives to combat COVID.