The traumas that students have suffered during the pandemic may not be readily apparent during the first days or weeks of school. Warning signs, such as acting out or withdrawal, may actually lie dormant
With the new school year barely underway, COVID outbreaks, mask disputes and growing levels of uncertainty dominated the education news in many communities.
Georgia superintendent pleads with parents: "How we control the spread INSIDE the district, depends on how well parents, students, and community members control the spread OUTSIDE the district."
Teachers and students may be required to get COVID vaccines to keep schools open throughout the pandemic, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona says.
Just a few weeks ago, the outlook for the 2021-22 school year had New Hampshire education officials expecting something like a return to a pre-COVID normal.
Masking is still the best way to prevent COVID with younger children ineligible for the vaccine and vaccination rates lagging among older kids, medical experts say.
In districts where masks remain optional, administrators say they will stress kindness and respect for personal choices. Meanwhile, more states and districts are mandating masks.
