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Nevada has achieved internet, devices for all students

Through a huge public-private coalition, the state has managed to completely close gaps in five months.

How COVID’s ‘hybrid gap’ hinders less wealthy schools

The most affluent school districts are far more likely to offer hybrid instruction, which experts say is currently the safest mode of in-person learning, according to a FutureEd analysis.

Florida district becomes trendsetter for in-person learning

Martin County, one of the first in the state to open for face-to-face instruction, has provided safe, strong educational environments for students at schools through the pandemic.

Congress approves $54.3 billion in relief for public schools

Critics say the stimulus package will provide help to offset costs from the COVID-19 pandemic but falls well short of the funds that were desired.

Digital self-harm: What is it and could it be on rise?

The behavior of digital self-harm is being red-flagged by researchers whose studies show it occurring among middle and high school students.

Senate passes School-Based Allergies and Asthma Act

Approval of the bipartisan bill would give protections to students and potential federal grant money to schools that enact comprehensive management plans.

4 takeaways for districts from the EEOC guidance on COVID vaccines

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says employers can require employees to get the vaccine.

FETC preview: How will Biden steer education policy in 2021?

A critical issue facing leaders of the next Department of Education will be how to use assessments to measure progress after the disruptions of COVID and online learning.

10 ways leaders can solve education’s COVID recovery

As the students recover from COVID's disruptions and return to classrooms, district leaders must give learners more one-on-one time with their teachers, NEA president says. 

How online learning affects parents’ mental health

More than half of all parents surveyed in March and April said they experienced "significantly higher levels of stress" due to a child's struggle with distance learning.

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