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Six things to know about Chicago’s standoff with teachers over reopening schools (subscription)

1) The two sides can't agree on health metrics for reopening.

Fauci backs CDC’s school reopening plan

“It's less likely for a child to get infected in the school setting than if they were just in the community,” Fauci said.

Gov. Newsom: California schools won’t reopen ‘if we wait for the perfect’

A frustrated Gov. Gavin Newsom said school administrators and teachers unions should agree as soon as possible to reopen schools for younger students – or else be clear with families that they will not return to classrooms at all this academic year.

San Francisco votes to rename 44 schools for namesakes’ ties to racism, slavery

The new namesakes must adhere to a set of guidelines, including that individuals proposed must not have been slave owners or abetted in slavery or genocide, violated human rights violations, or be "known racists and/or white supremacists."

NYC education panel rejects ‘gifted’ testing contract, upending mayor’s plans

The rejection was an unusual flex for a panel that has little formal authority, is mostly appointed by the mayor, and has acted largely as a rubber stamp for his education policies.

Biden’s school reopening goal is silent on high schools

President Biden's goal to reopen a "majority" of schools in his first 100 days does not apply to high schools, the White House confirmed to CBS News.

Minnesota launches education reforms centered on equity, support for students and teachers

"Minnesota has long wrestled with deep disparities between white students and Black, Indigenous students and students of color," Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said. "This plan sets out specific, tangible, action items to close the gap."

Indianapolis Public Schools weighs eliminating school bus service for some students

Indianapolis Public Schools may eliminate school busing for about one-third of its students next school year, administrators indicated, in order to save as much as $17 million.

Biden: I don’t blame teachers or their unions for schools staying closed (subscription)

Although Biden did not express explicit support for the Chicago Teachers Union, the organization thanked him.

Education pick Miguel Cardona on Biden’s promise to reopen schools

With Biden's COVID-19 plan, Cardona said, school leaders can expect "consistency in messaging," and a national strategy that can inform and drive local efforts.

Florida school district accused of ‘spying’ on teachers

The Broward School District has scoured Facebook pages of teachers working remotely to catch them partying, traveling and failing to wear masks at a time the educators say COVID-19 makes it too risky for them to return to campus.

Unions may complicate Biden’s school plans (subscription)

Administrators have begun to say what was previously unthinkable: that schools may not operate normally for the 2021-22 school year.

Surge of student suicides pushes Las Vegas schools to reopen (subscription)

Firmly linking teen suicides to school closings is difficult, but rising mental health emergencies and suicide rates point to the toll the pandemic lockdown is taking.

Chicago teachers won’t return to in-person classes without more vaccination availability

"We are bargaining for minimal risk of COVID-19 infection, and minimal risk of death," the teachers union said.

Hawaii education department has budget cuts reduced

Hawaii Gov. David Ige has told the state Department of Education that its budget cuts would be reduced by about $123 million because of additional federal funds and more optimistic revenue projections.