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Tennessee says no to for-profit charter schools, again

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The decision keeps intact a 2002 state law that allows only nonprofit organizations to manage charter schools in Tennessee.

NJ schools won’t be allowed to offer any virtual learning options next year, governor says

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The governor has said he’s “fully expecting” schools across New Jersey to return for in-person learning “safely and responsibly” when the next school year starts in September. And if that’s the case, virtual learning is out.

With masks, 3 feet of distancing is now safe for schools, CDC says

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Announcement could be a game changer for the return to in-person learning as schools work to make room for more students of all ages.

New data highlights disparities in students learning in person

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This survey covers a nationally representative sample of around 7,000 schools.

Teachers union pushes back on CDC distancing guidance for schools

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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten outlined a series of concerns about logistics that she says the CDC’s revised social distancing guidelines present.

Police-free schools movement faces first major test as students return to classrooms

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After Floyd’s death prompted the Minneapolis school board to terminate its longstanding contract with the city police department, the district hired a cadre of “public safety support specialists,” many with criminal justice experience, to fill the void.

Homeschooling doubled during the pandemic, U.S. census survey finds

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In a year when so much about schooling has changed, add this to the list: A significant increase in the number of households where students were homeschooled.

4 Ways to bridge the home-classroom gap

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1. Take a “remote-first” approach to organizing materials and ways of communicating and working.

Maryland schools report surge in failure rates for second quarter (subscription)

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The data offered a year-to-year look at failing course grades in math, English, science and social studies for the second quarter. In each category, roughly two-thirds of school systems saw failure rates double, triple or increase even more for middle and high school students.

During the pandemic, a few education changes were for the better

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Hints of a remote learning legacy are emerging. The digital pivot made some districts solve preexisting tech gaps. Educators explored new social-emotional supports with heightened attention to mental health. And parents have transformed into stronger collaborators in their children’s learning.

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