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Student safety

4 inclusive school bus transportation strategies

As a related service that must be included in a student’s IEP if required to benefit from special education, transportation to and from school may require more thought than expected, particularly during COVID.

Colorado doctor says to reopen schools ‘without exception’

He and others point to research studies abroad and in the United States that show a pressing need for students to be back in the classroom.

Biden orders plans for reopening schools safely

Biden’s executive order directs Department of Education to provide states and school districts with “evidence-based guidance” in reopening and remaining open for in-person learning.

S.C. school district shows 1% positivity with in-person learning

Charleston’s numbers have stayed low throughout the academic year, prompting one pediatrician to say ‘kids need to be in school’.

Afterschool equity issues persist for Black and Hispanic students

More than 50% of Black and Hispanic children not enrolled in afterschool activities would join a program if they could, a report on extracurricular equity finds.

Why schools are taking a ‘U-turn’ on in-person learning

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris want to reopen schools within the first 100 days of their administration, but many districts are "moving in the opposite direction," a new report says.

Fri Jan 15th, 2021

Are states giving schools enough reopening guidance?

States recommendations for reopening schools, though they cover aspects of student well-being, lack specificity for supporting the "whole child" post-COVID, report says.
Fri Jan 15th, 2021

New book offers guidance, tools to address needs of students with significant social, emotional, behavioral needs

Supporting Students With Intense Social, Emotional and Behavioral Challenges: The NEEDS-SEB Model details how to establish and maintain programming for students with intense social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Thu Jan 14th, 2021

News literacy: How educators can help students spot fake news

The News Literacy Project and Scripps are teaming up with other partners on sessions, activities and resources for educators to help children identify truth from fiction.
Thu Jan 14th, 2021

How a district responded when COVID cases quadrupled

After a sharp surge in COVID infections in December, leaders in the City School District of Albany saw an urgent need for voluntary surveillance testing of staff and students. 
Thu Jan 14th, 2021

How schools are rolling out on-site COVID testing

High COVID positivity rates in its high school and in a Massachusetts community drove Ashland Public Schools leaders to seek the state's help to expand testing.
Wed Jan 13th, 2021