The right questions asked in the right way go a long way to strengthen the connection between schools and families.

The lawsuit alleges the Floyd County School District enabled "overt bigotry and animosity by some white students and teachers against African American students." Attorney says students were suspended after a silent protest during class breaks.

As The School District of Philadelphia aims to tell the public how it is managing its aging infrastructure, parents and community leaders remain concerned about possible school closures, lack of enrollment data, and transparency when it comes to maintenance and safety.

Even before the pandemic, many schools were battling crumbling infrastructure, with a June 2020 government report finding that over 40% of schools–an estimated 36,000 nationally–had deficient ventilation systems.