Coronavirus

Pfizer says its COVID vaccine is safe and effective for kids aged 5 to 11

Two smaller doses of its COVID-19 vaccine provide "robust" protection for children age 5 to 11, and is also safe and well-tolerated, Pfizer and its partner BioTNech announced Monday.

Implementing the right COVID-19 testing solutions helps protect students, staff

Here's what distinguishes a best-of-breed testing solution for at-home and on-site COVID testing.

Delta variant forcing districts to find new ways to assess learning

We need to shift our mindset and embrace an actionable approach to formative assessment that's a seamless part of the regular instructional cycle.

3 or more California communities now want to mandate student vaccinations

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.

3 ways ed-tech is ensuring student-centered learning thrives after COVID

The future of education post-COVID may be less about a return to physical classrooms and more about instructing students in the ways they learn best.

Data deficiency: Why we are still struggling to grasp COVID’s full K-12 impacts

Newly-launched COVID-19 School Data Hub will provide the information needed to answer big-picture questions such as how in-person vs. remote learning affected academic performance.

In this ‘new world,’ the importance of improving indoor air quality in schools

As schools respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for safe and clean spaces is increasing.

4 ways active learning spaces support the modern educational environment

Active learning spaces equipped with modern furniture and fixtures support new pedagogy, drive higher levels of student engagement, and allow students to work at their own pace.

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

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.

Enrollment risk: Why students shouldn’t be forced to choose one way to learn

Districts risk losing students to homeschooling and private schools if they cannot offer families a flexible blend of in-person and virtual instruction post-COVID, a new study finds.

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