Coronavirus

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

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.

The emergence of relationship gaps during COVID and how to close them for stronger school communities

It's imperative to address these new relationship gaps in order to start closing the learning gaps that the pandemic has widened. The two are inextricably linked.

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

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

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.

Q&A: Why should administrators encourage teacher self-reflection?

A guide to how and why self-reflection is so important to professional development.

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

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. 

A unique chance to address indoor air quality in schools

Hopefully, many school districts will use American Rescue Plan funds to invest in air quality projects, perhaps their first in decades. When they do, it is important that they invest wisely.

5 ways superintendents’ roles have changed for good because of COVID-19

Since COVID-19, there's no longer a singular definition of the job.

How schools across US are grappling with sudden supply chain food shortages

District leaders are having to change menus daily as food suppliers are forced to substitute products, putting pressure on students with allergies to check ingredients.

Five to drive: How one big state is recruiting more school bus drivers

New York state is now reaching out to 550,000 commercial driver's license holders in efforts to recruit them as school bus drivers while DMV speeds up the testing process.

Most Popular