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Coronavirus

3 ways to share core values to break through the ‘good enough’ mindset

COVID demonstrated that if educators pool our limited resources and focus on teaching and learning in a variety of models, we can achieve anything we set our minds to.

A growing number of big districts mandate masks ahead of third COVID year

Washington state and Broward County Public Schools join other major school systems in reinstating masks mandates following latest shift in CDC COVID guidance.

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.

6 ways to help students bounce back after a tough academic year

Students across most grades and subject areas made learning gains in 2020-21, but at a lower rate compared to pre-pandemic trends, according to new NWEA research.

5 lessons learned about the digital divide from the COVID-19 pandemic

While some believe we will be returning to 'normal' this upcoming 2021-22 school year, the truth is there will be a 'new normal.'
Wed Jul 28th, 2021

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.
Wed Jul 28th, 2021

How SEL training can help alleviate teacher burnout, stress

Foundation offers 5 tips to lessen burdens on educators.
Tue Jul 27th, 2021

4 ways to make remote learning equal or superior to in-person instruction

High-quality, digital materials that encourage collaboration and a caregiver to help with assignments enabled remote students to learn as effectively as their in-person classmates.
Tue Jul 27th, 2021

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