Coronavirus

5 ways COVID is shaking up school transportation

More than 80% of superintendents and transportation directors say COVID will exacerbate bus driver shortages, a survey by a school-focused rideshare company found.

Distance learning can be deep learning

Here are three central insights we think drive learning in distance learning scenarios.

What parents are saying about school a year into the pandemic

Parents say children's mental health has deteriorated during COVID, whether they were in-person or remote, and are likely to send students back to school in the fall.

5 priorities for reopening with equity and mental health care

Bringing a "return to normal" mindset to the reopening of schools will likely not be in the best interests of mental health and social justice.

More affordable UV-C light offers fast tool to fight COVID

UV-C ultraviolet technology that disinfects hospitals has now become more affordable—and eligible for stimulus funds—as leaders bring more students back to school.

Ohio district highlights 3 extended learning efforts

A deeper dive into the details should provide leaders of other districts with some guidance as they extend the year or revamp summer school.

How in-person graduations symbolize COVID recovery

Colorado's St. Vrain Valley Schools celebrates highest-ever graduation and AP-test participation rates, and a basketball championship, as it emerges from COVID.

It’s official: 2020 H.S. graduates enrolling in college fell 6.8%

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center amends its enrollment figures and they still aren't positive.

Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of education stimulus funds

U.S. Education Department will be making nearly $122 billion in ESSER funds allocated as part of the American Rescue Plan Act available to state educational agencies this month.

With masks, 3 feet of distancing is now safe for schools, CDC says

Announcement could be a game changer for the return to in-person learning as schools work to make room for more students of all ages.

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