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Admin & Management

How many schools will get behind masks after CDC’s shift on COVID risk?

As district leaders moved quickly to follow the CDC’s call to mandate masks this school year, officials in other states declared that families will choose whether students wear face coverings.

New normal? Delta spike drives CDC’s call for another masked school year

All students and staff—regardless of age or vaccination status—should keep wearing masks as vaccine hesitancy and breakthrough infections prolong the COVID pandemic, the CDC said Tuesday.

Use project-based learning to engage students this fall

Making the transition to PBL isn’t easy. But research shows it works and is a great way to provide students with what they need in these challenging times.
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School mask tracker: Who is and isn’t loosening the rules

Leaders in several districts have in recent days have announced that all students and staff, regardless of age or vaccination status, will be required to wear masks when the 2021-22 school year begins.

How SEL training can help alleviate teacher burnout, stress

Foundation offers 5 tips to lessen burdens on educators.

Summer study in public health boosts STEM interest in students

Rutgers program shows potential to build career pathways.
Tue Jul 27th, 2021

Choice for NYC teachers: Be fully vaccinated or face a weekly COVID test

All New York City teachers must be fully vaccinated against COVID by Sept. 13, the first day of school, or submit to weekly testing, Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered Monday.
Mon Jul 26th, 2021

Why buybacks? 7 tips for schools seeking Second Life with Apple devices

Smart investments, returns can help districts get new tech.
Mon Jul 26th, 2021

Here are Grand Rapids schools’ 7 priorities for COVID relief spending

Fines arts programs had subsisted on a shoestring budget in Grand Rapids Public Schools but now its leaders will spend ESSER funds to buy art supplies, instruments and tickets to music festivals.
Mon Jul 26th, 2021

5 top priorities to prepare for in-person learning this fall

While different districts may consider certain issues more pressing than others, these 5 propositions are being discussed as priorities for reopening throughout the country.
Fri Jul 23rd, 2021

It’s now illegal in 8 states for schools to force COVID vaccinations

With the Delta variant spreading and younger children ineligible for vaccines, states are barring schools from requiring COVID vaccinations as 2021-22 approaches.
Fri Jul 23rd, 2021