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6 actions district leaders should promote to keep lead out of drinking water

Matt Zalaznick -
Most states help schools test drinking water for lead but inconsistent decontamination efforts may be putting children at risk, a new report finds.

$1.2 trillion infrastructure plan looks like another windfall for schools

Charles Hendrix -
Bill funds removal of lead pipes that supply drinking water to schools, safe routes to schools programs, expanded broadband access, and clean school bus programs.

What a new OSHA vaccination rule could mean for schools in 21 states

Charles Hendrix -
New federal rule requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly testing and face coverings for private employers with more than 100 employees could soon apply to state and local educational agencies.

Schools want more rapid COVID tests but supply chain stands in the way

Matt Zalaznick -
Adding to the urgency is that many districts are now following a test-to-stay approach to keep close contacts in class or want to sends rapid COVID tests home with students.

CDC approves COVID vaccines for kids 5-11, rollout begins Wednesday

Chris Burt -
Distribution could begin soon to get doses to physicians; research will continue at other institutions for children under 5.

8 ways to better connect preschool to promising careers for all students

Matt Zalaznick -
The Biden Administration's Build Back Better Act could provide some momentum for a much-needed overhaul of disjointed education and career-training systems, a report says.

6 new COVID testing plans are rolling out as districts ease mask mandates

Matt Zalaznick -
More personnel to conduct school COVID testing and guidance on incentivizing parents to opt-in highlight the White House's latest pandemic prevention strategies for K-12.

4 big issues are to blame for this fall’s rougher school board races

Matt Zalaznick -
Masks, vaccines, critical race theory or transgender athletes have led to a record numbers of first-time candidates and a greater presence of political parties in school board elections.

After failing at funding the neediest students, 22 states get an “F”

Matt Zalaznick -
Closing vast funding gaps among and within states will require funding reform and pressure from the federal government, according to the annual "Making the Grade" report

Biden unveils Build Back Better framework with big investments in pre-K

Charles Hendrix -
Biden says Build Back Better framework will "make sure that every 3- and 4-year-old child in America will go to high-quality preschool." Indeed, the framework includes $400 billion for preschool and early childcare.

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