Health and wellness

Why Cardona is now expressing support for student and staff vaccine mandates

Teachers and students may be required to get COVID vaccines to keep schools open throughout the pandemic, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona says. 

The 3 areas Title I educators say American Rescue Plan funds should be spent on

Many feel left out of conversation about class needs.

10 ways parents are feeling about vaccinating their kids, wearing masks

Many unvaccinated teens are hesitant about inoculations while some parents of younger children will wait even after FDA approves the shot for all Americans. 

One state’s superintendents are risking pay cuts over mask mandates

Half a dozen Florida districts are requiring masks despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' threat to withhold funding if parents aren't given a choice over students' wearing masks.

5 ways to promote family engagement

In the wake of an isolating school year spent at home, communication and interaction between teachers, students and families is more important than ever.

Know the signs: Sandy Hook leaders issue warnings as K-12 schools reopen

Mental health, violence are top concerns as students return.

4 more big Florida districts and 1 in Texas flout governors’ mask restrictions

Record-breaking COVID cases have driven several more Florida school leaders to join other districts in defying Gov. Ron DeSantis' mask restrictions.

Why Florida wants to give transfer vouchers to students bullied over masks

Some are pushing back against a recent decision by Florida's Board of Education to expand the reach of its transfer voucher program to encompass students subjected to mask bullying.

6 important things to know about stopping COVID when school starts

Masking is still the best way to prevent COVID with younger children ineligible for the vaccine and vaccination rates lagging among older kids, medical experts say.

How one district is planning to block bullying over students’ mask choices

In districts where masks remain optional, administrators say they will stress kindness and respect for personal choices. Meanwhile, more states and districts are mandating masks.

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