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Unions may complicate Biden’s school plans (subscription)

Administrators have begun to say what was previously unthinkable: that schools may not operate normally for the 2021-22 school year.

Florida school district accused of ‘spying’ on teachers

The Broward School District has scoured Facebook pages of teachers working remotely to catch them partying, traveling and failing to wear masks at a time the educators say COVID-19 makes it too risky for them to return to campus.

Education pick Miguel Cardona on Biden’s promise to reopen schools

With Biden’s COVID-19 plan, Cardona said, school leaders can expect “consistency in messaging,” and a national strategy that can inform and drive local efforts.

Hawaii education department has budget cuts reduced

Hawaii Gov. David Ige has told the state Department of Education that its budget cuts would be reduced by about $123 million because of additional federal funds and more optimistic revenue projections.

Chicago teachers won’t return to in-person classes without more vaccination availability

“We are bargaining for minimal risk of COVID-19 infection, and minimal risk of death,” the teachers union said.

Surge of student suicides pushes Las Vegas schools to reopen (subscription)

Firmly linking teen suicides to school closings is difficult, but rising mental health emergencies and suicide rates point to the toll the pandemic lockdown is taking.
Mon Jan 25th, 2021

Meet the FETC keynote speaker: Marcus Buckingham

Marcus Buckingham, an expert on talent at work, will speak to FETC attendees about identifying strengths and building resilience in both students and teachers.
Mon Jan 25th, 2021

Meet the FETC keynote speaker: Lenny Schad

DA's chief information officer discusses how district leaders can establish a shared understanding and ownership of cybersecurity.
Fri Jan 22nd, 2021

Meet the FETC keynote speaker: Bob Ward

Ward leads The Florida Council of 100, which spent two years developing a long-range strategic plan to prepare Florida’s schools for the seismic shifts that will occur in the way students are taught.
Fri Jan 22nd, 2021

Meet the FETC keynote speakers: Brianna Hodges and Thomas C. Murray

Future Ready Schools thought leaders will share ideas for leading through adversity, surpassing the survival stage and thriving, and designing resilient and transformative learning.
Fri Jan 22nd, 2021

Meet the FETC keynote speaker: Julia Martin

Education attorney Julia Martin tells attendees what the Biden presidency will mean for education policies in 2021.
Fri Jan 22nd, 2021