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Vaccine tracker: Schools in 14 states now require students to get COVID shots

Matt Zalaznick -
A small but growing number of districts are mandating vaccines for eligible as the COVID delta variant disrupted the beginning of yet another school year.

A mask ban is blocked for violating rights of students with disabilities

Matt Zalaznick -
Blocking mask mandates prevents Texas school leaders from complying with the Americans With Disabilities Act and spending American Rescue Plan funds to support in-person instruction, judge rules

Why schools may be facing criminal prosecution over content of library books

Matt Zalaznick -
Texas districts now face a criminal investigation into the "availability of pornographic material that serves no educational purpose" as the state moves to more rigorously regulate the content of library books.

How angry are parents really about masks and other safety precautions?

Matt Zalaznick -
Not that upset, actually—discontent with public schools over COVID precautions is "is being driven by a vocal but small minority," according to a new survey.

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.

Why more districts are speeding up to power past COVID learning loss

Matt Zalaznick -
ESSER funds are allowing K-12 leaders to lower class sizes and add personnel to focus on the academic and social-emotional priorities that will help students recover.

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.

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.

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