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How to remain vigilant in the fight to provide safe drinking water in schools

By Megan Glover

While most parents of school-aged children understand the danger to their children of lead in drinking water, only about half know the last time their school drinking water was tested for lead, study shows.

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School leaders are again worried holidays will cause COVID outbreaks

Vaccine tracker: Schools in 14 states now require students to get COVID shots

Student Success Stories

November 11, 2021

A mask ban is blocked for violating rights of students with disabilities

Blocking mask mandates prevents Texas school leaders from complying with the Americans With Disabilities Act and spending American Rescue Plan funds to support in-person instruction, judge rules

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November 10, 2021

Here's one time-saving way schools are trying to prevent teacher burnout

It was just a month into the school year and teachers in Iowa's South Tama County School District already have hundreds of hours covering other classrooms.

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November 10, 2021

Some lucky students are in line for free college if they get vaccinated

New York offers 5- to 11-year-olds who get their first dose before Christmas a chance to win a full college scholarship—covering tuition, room and board—at a SUNY or CUNY school.

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November 09, 2021

How angry are parents really about masks and other safety precautions?

Not that upset, actually—discontent with public schools over COVID precautions is "is being driven by a vocal but small minority," according to a new survey.

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November 08, 2021

6 actions district leaders should promote to keep lead out of drinking water

Most states help schools test drinking water for lead but inconsistent decontamination efforts may be putting children at risk, a new report finds.

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November 08, 2021

How wellness and soft skills are helping students conquer COVID learning gaps

"Unexpected learning" is the phrase educators at Sevilla Elementry School West Campus in Phoenix prefer to learning loss as they help students recover from COVID's disruptions.

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