At-home COVID-19 test kits. New Mexico is sending free COVID-19 home tests to low-income and underserved neighborhoods, but some school officials say a nationwide shortage of kits is putting them in a bind as they work to meet state requirements aimed at keeping students and staff in the classroom. The…
As a former school board member – and as a researcher who studies educational leadership and policy – I find it worrisome when polarizing issues generate so much attention from candidates. The reason I worry is that I know from firsthand experience that being an effective school board member is…
Students sit for the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams on April 26, 2021 in Hong Kong, China. Anthony Kwan/Pool via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Secondary schools to shut from Jan 24 until after Lunar New Year Rising school infections; some students, teachers quarantined…
CHARLESTON — Even as the omicron COVID-19 variant sends hospitalizations back towards summer record highs, Republican lawmakers in the West Virginia House of Delegates want to end mask and testing mandates in public schools. The House Education Committee took up House Bill 4071 on Wednesday afternoon, called the Public School…
There has been no agreement from national cabinet on how schools should reopen, and stay open, amid the continuing Omicron COVID-19 outbreak. Key points: Scott Morrison flagged some states may put in place regular testing of staff or students Jurisdictions that do put in place tests will receive financial help from the…
A U.S. flag is painted on the backboard of a basketball hoop outside a school in Shiprock, New Mexico, U.S., December 15, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TAOS, N.M., Jan 19 (Reuters) – New Mexico on Wednesday asked National Guard members and state…
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – Local health officials are reporting an increase in the number of children testing positive for COVID-19, saying the Omicron variant is spreading through the population faster than other variants. “We have absolutely seen an increase in the number of positive cases,” said Kelly Avants from the…
>> JULIE, ROB, WE’VE REPORTED EXTENSIVELY ON TEACHER BURNOUT AND THE LACK OF SU. NOW WE’RE SEEING THAT COME TO A HEAD, AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAKE THE TOUGH CALL TO CLOSE DOWN, GIVING TEACHERS THE CHANCEO T CATCH . IT+’S NEVER PLEASANT TO HA TVE CALL SCHOOL OFF. >> A…
Schools around the country have once again been forced to make tough decisions about returning to remote learning due to the explosion of new COVID-19 infections resulting from the highly contagious omicron variant. Despite a recent poll showing that 56% of parents support the suspension of in-person learning to slow…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple school districts throughout Mid-Missouri have announced plans this week to temporarily close their doors or make changes to their COVID-19 guidelines, due to problems created by the coronavirus surge. The Southern Boone School District will not be closing school, but the district’s Board of Education voted…
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