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Jan 3, 2022 |Associated Press | other education issues |
National
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope. Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |Washington Examiner | teachers unions |
National
Teachers unions across the country have emerged as power players in President Joe Biden's administration, wielding near-absolute authority over school reopenings and mask mandates. The pandemic exposed just how much control teachers unions have and how the best interests of students have played second fiddle to their own.
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Jan 3, 2022 |Washington Post | innovation |
National
The pandemic gives schools an urgency to address learning loss — and room to experiment Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |Fox News | teachers unions |
National
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday expressed support for reopening schools after the holiday break, offering guidance that contradicts the push from some teachers unions to keep schools shuttered. Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |The Center Square | remote learning |
National
With the holiday break coming to an end Monday, a number of school districts across the country are deciding to go fully remote to start the new year as COVID-19 cases rise. These decisions come despite mounting evidence that pandemic lockdowns and other restrictions have taken a significant mental and emotional toll on children. Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |Ohio Capital Journal | enrollment |
States, Midwest, Ohio
The Ohio Department of Education is still watching the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic affect the children of the state. Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |WBEZ | charter schools |
Towns, States, Midwest, Illinois
The CPS inspector general found that some of the 38 charter school operators that got federal COVID-19 loans used it to pad their reserves. Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |Wall Street Journal | teachers unions |
Towns, States, Midwest, Illinois
Chicago’s public schools will reopen Monday after the Christmas and New Year’s break. That’s the welcome word from Pedro Martinez, the Chicago Public Schools CEO. Alas, the Chicago Teachers Union may decide otherwise. Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |PIX11 | teachers unions |
Towns, States, Northeast, New York
After days off for the holidays and as COVID surged in New York, students are set to return to their classrooms despite a plea from some for a pivot to remote learning. The union representing teachers suggested a temporary return to remote learning to Mayor Eric Adams. Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |WBEZ | teachers unions |
Towns, States, Midwest, Illinois
The union wants staff to be able to work remotely instead as COVID-19 cases surge. A vote is likely on Tuesday. Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |WAOW | charter schools |
Towns, States, Midwest, Wisconsin
Central Sands Community High School in Fancher is now accepting applicants.The new public charter school will be accepting 75 students for the 2022-2023 school year. Students interested in applying should be entering ninth through eleventh grade next year. Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |Washington Times | charter schools |
Towns, States, South, District of Columbia
D.C. charter schools desperate to stave off teacher burnout and an anticipated record number of departures from the profession are offering perks such as yoga lessons, spin classes and mindfulness exercises.
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Jan 3, 2022 |Colorado Public Radio | innovation |
Towns, States, West, Colorado
“Being small and flexible, co-creating authentic learning experiences with our families and actually learning in the community feels like the antidote to some very outdated practices in education,” Gamba said. “We need to do school differently.” Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |The Detroit News | school choice |
States, Midwest, Michigan
A Supreme Court case is poised to change how states treat religious schools and students. The forthcoming decision may deal a long-awaited, necessary blow to Michigan’s infamous Blaine Amendment. Read More...
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Atlanta Public Schools announced Saturday that it will conduct classes remotely next week due the the surge of coronavirus cases in the metro area.
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Jan 3, 2022 |Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | remote learning |
Towns, States, Northeast, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Public Schools announced Sunday evening that 12 schools would be operating remotely come Monday morning, after an announcement earlier in the day that said the district intended to hold classes in person but acknowledged that closures “may come swiftly. Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |NJ Advance | remote learning |
States, Northeast, New Jersey
Several more school districts across New Jersey have announced they will resume classes remotely this this week as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
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Jan 3, 2022 |Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | remote learning |
Towns, States, Midwest, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Public Schools will temporarily transition to virtual learning, beginning Tuesday, according to a Sunday night announcement. The district's goal is to resume in-person learning Jan. 10. Read More...
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Jan 3, 2022 |Boston Globe | teachers unions |
States, Northeast, Massachusetts
Massachusetts officials on Friday rebuffed calls by the state’s largest teachers union for schools to remain closed Monday, following a snag in the state’s plan to provide COVID-19 rapid-test kits to educators before classes resume. Read More...
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