Health and wellness

District expects vaccines to reduce need for quarantines

Marietta City Schools' message to students and families is that COVID vaccines are another layer of protection to add to masks and handwashing.

Parents rank their 7 biggest concerns for their students

A survey asking parents about students' enthusiasm for schools may reinforce district leaders' plans to prioritize social-emotional learning post-COVID.

How districts can maximize once-in-a-generation federal funding

District leaders, school boards, and local elected officials must show the courage and principled leadership to spend the federal dollars wisely and ensure transparency.

Why 11 states and counting are easing school quarantine rules

A growing number of superintendents are concerned students are being forced to miss in-person instruction even though their risk of catching COVID is low.

Here are 2 ideas for reopening, and a source for many more

Superintendents can find innovative ideas for reopening safely on a new, online hub that spotlights innovative initiatives from districts around the country. 

What new CDC mask guidance means for schools and educators

Vaccinated individuals can now go without masks outdoors, but unvaccinated individuals including children under 16, should continue to wear them.

How to solve 8 crisis communications challenges post-COVID

COVID forced K-12 leaders to overhaul safety policies— including the key component of communicating regularly and transparently with their communities.

8 tips for conducting successful in-school COVID vaccination events

Good communication, education and organization critical for maximizing the number of school employees getting vaccinated.

Schools can keep serving free meals through 2021-22

School districts will be able to provide free meals for students through the end of the 2021-22 school year due to extension nutrition waivers by Biden's USDA.

Students offered vaccine prizes as lawmakers debate requirements

A Montana student vaccination campaign is one example of educators encouraging students to get inoculated as lawmakers nationwide debate vaccine requirements. 

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