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




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Hospital leaders sound alarms; Detroit to keep students home




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Missouri guidance change seeks to reduce school quarantines




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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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As schools reopen in Africa, relief is matched by anxiety




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Program aims to retain aspiring American Indian teachers




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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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Failing students triple in SC's largest school district




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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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Populous suburban Philly county orders schools to go remote




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Judge chides Delaware counties in outdated assessments suit




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Hacked websites, hate speech hit suburban Chicago schools




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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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NYC schools stay open, deputies break up illegal fight club




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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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Let's Get Back to School, But Differently

To combat the pandemic's impact, districts need smaller classes for the youngest kids, writes former U.S. Ed. Secretary Arne Duncan.




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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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Tribal leaders tackle healthcare, education in annual summit




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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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School Board Elections Don't Get Much Attention. They Should

School boards play a critical role in steering the progress of the nation’s schools, but the relationship between school boards and school district leaders could be better.




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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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Getting New School Board Members Up to Speed

One way to train newly elected school board members for the job ahead is to start before they even run for office.




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Building Better School Boards: 3 Strategies for District Leaders

Here are strategies for creating strong, respectful, productive relationships between superintendents and school boards.




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Training Bias Out of Teachers: Research Shows Little Promise So Far

After a summer of protests over racial injustice, school districts are embracing anti-bias programs. The problem is: Few studies show they work.




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Teaching's 'New Normal'? There's Nothing Normal About the Constant Threat of Death

As the bizarre becomes ordinary, don't forget what's at stake for America's teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Justin Minkel.




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Pennsylvania school disciplined for marching band's costumes




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Chicago schools to resume to in-person classes in January




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Amid virus outbreak, New Mexico addresses school enrollment




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Start date for high-risk winter sports in NY pushed back




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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