Uncategorized

Utah parents fight K-12 mask mandate through ‘See my Smile’ campaign

A Facebook event page for the campaign states that on April 12, “parents across the state will be walking their children into their schools WITHOUT masks and declaring that their child will NO LONGER wear a mask.”

Teachers Union switches stance, now endorses CDC guidance on school reopenings

The move comes after the American Federation of Teachers received a letter from the health agency.

Why so many Asian Americans are learning remotely

As of February 2021, almost 7 in 10 Asian American K-12 students were still learning online only, according to the U.S. Education Department's latest school survey.

Chicago Teachers Union threatens to go back to teaching remotely

Amid a stalemate in reopening negotiations, the Chicago Teachers Union is threatening a Wednesday labor action in which high school educators would refuse to work from school buildings unless an agreement is reached with the district before then.

Poll: 16% of MA parents would consider holding child back amid the pandemic

58% of parents said their child has learned enough to advance.

Does it hurt children to measure pandemic learning loss? (subscription)

Research shows many young children have fallen behind in reading and math. But some educators are worried about stigmatizing an entire generation.

Teachers fear transgender students are becoming ‘political pawns’

"I think of every trans student who has ever sat in my classroom, and, frankly, they deserve better,” Melissa Tracy, a teacher in Delaware, said.

5 reasons experts think kids will be in school full time this fall

Vaccinations and research are pointing in the right direction.

More Black students return to school, but attendance rates hover below 90 percent

In February, the average attendance rate for fourth- and eighth-grade students by instructional mode was near or at 90 percent.

Utah parents push back on ongoing mask mandate in schools as statewide requirement nears end

Statewide mandate ends April 10, but K-12 school requirement remains in place until June 15

Most Popular