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K-12 closings tracker: Remote learning rings in the new year across the country

Administrators in dozens of districts, from the Northeast to the Mid-West, have decided to start 2022 remote as the omicron wave hits students and staff. 

How schools are trying to win the battle for better behavior

Many kindergarteners and first-graders at Willow River Elementary School in Wisconsin simply cannot make it through the school day, counselor Sarah Flier says.

3 things Americans say about how important in-person learning is during COVID

A majority of adults trust their schools to handle COVID but they also say preventing the spread of the virus is more important than keeping kids in classrooms.

Biden administration to send 10 million free COVID tests to schools monthly

With schools closures again mounting in all parts of the country, the Biden-⁠Harris administration hopes to counter omicron with a barrage of COVID testing.

Superintendents share lessons learned after challenging start to 2021-22

Strong leadership and communication have been critical to administrative offices and all staff throughout schools.

How a new fashion high school is being powered by higher ed expertise

Newly launched Newark School of Fashion and Design is a partnership with the Parsons School of Design where students will create a line of clothing, put on a fashion show and start a business.
Wed Jan 12th, 2022

Why K-12 leaders believe latest big shift to remote learning is only temporary

Staff shortages in the classroom and elsewhere are the leading reasons some big districts have shifted to virtual learning this week, with administrators hoping to bring students back quickly.

Tue Jan 11th, 2022

The poorest students are falling furthest behind. Can mentoring help?

More than 80% of teachers said mentoring improves academic performance and also helps students become more independent learners.
Tue Jan 11th, 2022

Mask mandates are back as K-12 leaders fight to keep classrooms open

Mask mandates are returning to dozens of districts just as many administrators had loosened COVID precautions in the weeks before omicron struck. 

Mon Jan 10th, 2022

Principals intend to keep a positive attitude in 2022 as they focus on relationships

Principals are determined to strengthen relationships and ensure the well-being of students and staff to overcome COVID and other disruptions in the new year.

Mon Jan 10th, 2022

Fashion faux pas? Uniforms may not be improving behavior in schools

Uniforms are not producing the desired improvements in student behavior and may even reduce kids' sense of belonging in school.

Wed Jan 5th, 2022