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Your Daily News Clips for July, 28 2021

CER Daily Media Clips for July 28, 2021

CDC changes course on school guidance, advising everyone to wear masks

Jul 28, 2021 | Washington Post | federal policy | National

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said in a news conference Tuesday that the agency decided to change the school guidance because of rising coronavirus rates, and because less than a third of 12-to-17-year-olds have been vaccinated. Previously, the agency said only unvaccinated people needed to wear masks indoors, which would have allowed vaccinated staff members and older students to go without them.

America is facing a teacher shortage, some districts are giving signing bonuses to attract staff

Jul 28, 2021 | Business Insider | teacher pay | National

With the school year just two months away for most of the US, some students may be eager to return to the classroom after a year of learning online and over Zoom. But some districts facing a teacher shortage are struggling to fill open positions.

How SchoolHouse Is Aiming To Reimagine Education With Mircroschools

Jul 28, 2021 | Forbes | microschools | National

“Specifically for children K-8, SchoolHouse consists of organized pods of less than ten students for the benefit of in-person learning, with the flexibility of at-home lessons that can be curated to meet the needs of each student.”

U.S. students ended the pandemic school year 4 to 5 months behind, a new report finds

Jul 28, 2021 | New York Times | accountability | National

“The pandemic hit everyone, but it hit kids who were already vulnerable hardest,” said the lead author of the report prepared by McKinsey & Co., a consulting firm, using assessment data.

Homeschooling Can’t Be for Everyone

Jul 28, 2021 | National Review | homeschooling | National

While there have been high-profile cases of parents standing up to school boards against school closings and critical race theory, a record number of parents are turning to homeschooling. While the desire to personally shepherd one’s child should be commended, homeschooling en masse cannot be the answer to our educational crisis.

Over 100 students enrolled in Las Cruces newest charter school opening in August

Jul 28, 2021 | CBS4 | charter schools | Towns, States, West, New Mexico

Explore Academy Las Cruces, the cities newest charter school is preparing to open its doors to students across the community, just in time for the upcoming school year. Casedy said what makes their charter school unique, is it provides an educational experience through student choice.

Pittsburgh City Council Puts Charter Schools Under The Microscope

Jul 28, 2021 | KDKA | charter schools | Towns, States, Northeast, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh City Council put charter schools under the microscope on Tuesday during a discussion on closing the education gap in the city.

Governor Ducey Urges Delegation To Protect Charter School Students

Jul 28, 2021 | Prescott News | federal policy | States, West, Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey today urged Arizona’s Congressional Delegation to oppose federal legislation that will jeopardize critical funding the state’s public charter schools receive and put thousands of students at risk.

New public education option launching in Bozeman

Jul 28, 2021 | NBC Montana | online learning | Towns, States, West, Montana

The Bozeman School District will have an online school available for students in the upcoming school year. It is one of the first of its kind in Montana, offering another option for public education in the district.

Chicago’s charters enroll more students with disabilities than traditional schools, but fundin

Jul 28, 2021 | Chalkbeat Chicago | accountability | Towns, States, Midwest, Illinois

Chicago’s charter schools enroll a higher percentage of students with disabilities than traditional public schools, but there is no way to track how much funding goes to those students’ education, according to a new report.

Richard King Mellon Foundation grants $250,000 to jump-start program for Penn Hills Charter School

Jul 28, 2021 | Tribune Live | charter schools | Towns, States, Northeast, Pennsylvania

The Richard King Mellon Foundation granted $250,000 to help jump-start a digital career readiness pilot program for Pittsburgh-area Elementary students.

Central NY high school students create prosthetic arms and hands

Jul 28, 2021 | CNY Central | innovation | Towns, States, Northeast, New York

High school students from the Syracuse City School District and Charter Schools came together to participate in the AT&T hand in hand program at Le Moyne College. The program was hosted by AT&T and CNY STEM Hub to provide local students the chance to learn how to create customized 3D prosthetic hands to donate to local youth and adults.

Opinion: Parents, Civic Entrepreneurs Rebuild K-12 Schooling in a Way That’s Student-Focused

Jul 28, 2021 | The 74 | accountability | National

COVID-19 forced schools to change from being buildings where teaching, learning and programs were bundled together to serve students and families to a menu of services and choices that parents were forced to piece together — rebundle — to meet their needs.

How Some Districts Are Trying To Get Anxious Families Back Into School Buildings

Jul 28, 2021 | KQED | school districts | National

Paullette Healy isn't sure yet where her 13-year-old son, Lucas, will go to school this fall. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and says New York City school buildings are in “disarray,” with overcrowded classrooms and windows that barely open. She worries about classroom ventilation and social distancing.

Lack of federal funds in Eanes ISD prevents virtual learning option

Jul 28, 2021 | KXAN | online learning | Towns, States, South, Texas

The Eanes Independent School District will return to 100% in-person learning on Aug. 18, Superintendent Tom Leonard wrote in a July 16 newsletter. Cost concerns will keep Eanes ISD from offering students a virtual learning option this school year.

San Diego parent group seeking to end school mask mandate sues state

Jul 28, 2021 | LA Times | parent power | Towns, States, West, California

A San Diego-based parent group sued the state Thursday seeking to end California’s mask mandate for schools.

Elementary students can now learn virtually in JCPS as COVID-19 concerns continue to climb

Jul 28, 2021 | Louisville Courier Journal | online learning | Towns, States, South, Kentucky

In a sudden move two weeks before a new school year, elementary students in Jefferson County will have a virtual-only learning option for the 2021-22 year.

Fall virtual classes in Maryland have very low enrollment so far

Jul 28, 2021 | WTOP | online learning | States, South, Maryland

While most public school systems in Maryland will offer virtual options for students in the upcoming school year, it appears that class sizes will be very small. According to the latest figures released Tuesday by the Maryland State Board of Education, about 14,000 students are signed up for online classes in the fall.

Relationships between educators and families strengthened during COVID-19 should continue

Jul 28, 2021 | Hartford Courant | other education issues | States, Northeast, Connecticut

As many school districts prepare to reopen fully in-person this fall, a study by the Center for Public Research and Leadership at Columbia University found that students facing opportunity gaps benefited from increased collaboration between educators and families brought on by remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

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