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2 major studies show that schools with masks are better at blocking COVID

Matt Zalaznick -
More evidence shows masks significantly reduce the spread of COVID in schools as judges are taking varying stances on vaccine requirements, face coverings and other policies.

How clashes over COVID safety are driving educators to the breaking point

Matt Zalaznick -
Florida policy on asymptomatic students could drive teachers away while district leaders say they won't tolerate threats of violence over mask mandates.

2 more big California districts just mandated student COVID vaccinations

Matt Zalaznick -
Oakland USD will require eligible students to get vaccinated while the feds are sending aid to Florida district facing funding cuts in mask battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration.

Feds warn Texas and 5 other states they may have discriminated with mask bans

Matt Zalaznick -
In other COVID ed news, Florida, parents in Florida now have the power to decide if students who are asymptomatic should return to school after they've been deemed a close contact for COVID exposures. 

3 or more California communities now want to mandate student vaccinations

Matt Zalaznick -
Across the U.S., Black and Hispanic children are—just like their parents—more likely to be infected and hospitalized by COVID than are white kids, a new study has found.

Earmark federal funds to travel to LRP’s National Institute® in 2022

DA Staff -
With a new president, new federal guidance and regulations, precedential court decisions and a changed learning environment, attendance at LRP's National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities® is more important than ever for special educators. 

Texas is now suing ‘rogue officials’ in 9 more districts to block mask mandates

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But universal masking and weekly testing are highly effective in preventing transmission of COVID in schools, according to a new study by the University of Texas at Austin.

Bright spots: 3 Deep South districts are seeing declines in kids with COVID

Matt Zalaznick -
COVID outbreaks closed dozens of schools and districts in the south in August. But after a wave of closures and mask mandates, the crisis may be ebbing in some communities.

Florida scraps major year-end test to sharpen focus on student growth

Matt Zalaznick -
End-of-year FSA test will be replaced with the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking program, which will consist of shorter tests throughout the school year to track student growth.

Build Back Better bill clears house committee with $82B for school construction

Charles Hendrix -
Build Back Better Act that includes billions of dollars in funds for early childhood care and universal pre-K, school construction, educator professional development, and school meal programs

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