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A Highly Effective Vaccine Is Likely on the Way. What Does That Mean for Schools and Kids?

Two infectious disease experts weigh in on how a COVID-19 vaccine that’s 90 percent effective, as early results are showing, could change school health and safety protocols.




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The Pandemic Is Raging. Here's How to Support Your Grieving Students

What do students who have experienced a loss need in the classroom? Brittany R. Collins digs into the science.




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As virus spreads, NYC parents choose: Live or remote school?




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Virus surge: Schools abandon classes, states retreat




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Parents, schools push back over proposed shutdown order




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Federal Way reaches settlement with DOJ over school bullying




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Iowa posts sixth day of more than 4,000 positive virus cases




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Polis: Proposed budget will ease suffering, set up recovery




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More Indiana schools move online as COVID-19 spread spikes




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As coronavirus spikes, NYC prepares to close schools again




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As Election 2020 Grinds On, Young Voters Stay Hooked

In states like Georgia, the push to empower the youth vote comes to fruition at a time when “every vote counts” is more than just a slogan.




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Michigan halts classes, indoor dining as coronavirus surges




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NYC virus rate stays below school-closing threshold, for now




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Virginia educator sues school board over pay disparity




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Over 9,000 Mississippi students quarantined as virus spreads




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Non-English speakers face challenges in virtual learning




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Minnesota schools struggle with staffing as virus surges




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With COVID-19 surging, schools suspend in-person education




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Arizona school districts' responses vary to growing outbreak




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Clark County school board delays vote on reopening plan




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Iowa seeing full hospitals, closed classrooms as virus rages




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How Schools Are Preparing for the Perfect Storm of Holiday Travel and COVID-19

Schools are putting in place or considering measures such as extending holiday breaks or shifting back to full-time remote learning.




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Rapid City area schools move to all virtual instruction




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Changing course, Iowa governor enacts limited mask mandate




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COVID-19 school turmoil, teacher pay face Indiana lawmakers




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WVa education group seeks virtual learning until year's end




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Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed

A collection of stories from the previous week that you may have missed.




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Advice From a Long-Serving School Board Member

Felton Williams shares insights from his 16 years as one of the few Black members on the Long Beach, Calif., school board.




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Why School Board Diversity Matters

Most school boards don’t look the students they serve, but new research suggests that must change.




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Pennsylvania school disciplined for marching band's costumes




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Amid virus outbreak, New Mexico addresses school enrollment




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Number of students with virus doubled within week, data show




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Virginia schools delay in-person classes amid COVID-19 spike




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Colorado governor calls special session for COVID-19 relief




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Missouri teachers union latest to urge coronavirus action




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Survey: Michigan educators feel unsafe returning to school




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Virus worries latest hurdle in Florida school shooting case




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Vegas school district to stick with remote learning for now




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Grady High students will vote for new school name this week




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Group calls on Virginia officials to offer school guidance




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Parents Are Watching Like Never Before. 'Trust Us' Isn't Enough

COVID-19 has revealed stark inequities, but education leaders should seize the moment to dismantle them, writes Sonja Brookins Santelises.




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What Principals Have Learned From COVID-19's 'Stress Test'

Researchers interviewed scores of principals in 19 states on how they’ve coped and the lessons they’re taking away from the pandemic’s disruption.




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Georgia schools suspend in-person teaching as virus spreads




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Empty desks: Coronavirus robs US classrooms of teachers




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Denver public schools go remote for rest of semester




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Florida mayors plead with governor to take action on virus




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Teachers' Rights Under COVID-19: Anxiety Meets Legality

Schools and staff confront a welter of employment laws and regulations when it comes to on-site work under the pandemic.




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My District Reversed Course on the Implicit Bias Training We Need. What Now?

The principal advice column takes on communicating district decisions you disagree with, optimizing virtual lunch bunches, and more.




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Noem says Education Secretary moving to Historical Society




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Ohio lawmakers OK revamp of eligibility for school vouchers