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Coronavirus August 27, 2021

CDC not changing school guidance amid delta spread, Walensky says

Federal health guidance issued to help schools navigate reopenings and reduce COVID-19 transmission in classrooms, including universal masking regardless of vaccination status and layered mitigation steps, won’t be changed amid the spread of the delta variant, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said during a White House briefing Friday.

Back to School August 25, 2021

Sweet video of school bus driver befriending 9-year-old student goes viral: 'Beautiful to watch'

A school bus driver has helped a fourth grader feel at ease with her new travel routine.

California August 23, 2021

California school district removes COVID-19 test blood drawn language after parents pressure

A California school district removed blood drawn language from its COVID testing consent form for students after parents pushed back.

Back to School August 23, 2021

One-third of US adolescents vaccinated against COVID-19 as school begins

Federal data indicates one-third of adolescents aged 12-15 are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as the school year gets underway amid rising infections and a divide over mask mandates.

Back to School August 23, 2021

Mom's clever 'back-to-school shoe shopping' hack helps parents who shop child-free

A mom who likes to share parenting tips and tricks has shown TikTok users that there’s a way to double-check a child’s shoe size when they’re not around to try shoes on themselves.

Coronavirus August 21, 2021

Florida school board defies DeSantis, sets 90-day mask policy after heated meeting

After an hours-long, often heated meeting Friday, Florida’s Sarasota County School Board voted 3-2 to implement a 90-day coronavirus mask mandate this fall, according to reports.

Coronavirus August 19, 2021

Plastic shields, barriers for COVID-19 precaution not likely to help

Plastic shields propped up in classrooms to reduce COVID-19 spread likely don’t offer much benefit, interrupting airflow and increase risk of exposure, according to a news report and emerging evidence.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash August 19, 2021

SC mother slams school district over mask mandate: 'Our voices have been silenced'

A Charleston, South Carolina mother slammed the school district for implementing a mask mandate, going against state lawmakers.

EDUCATION August 17, 2021

Special education teacher shortage impacting 48 states

The U.S. Department of Education says most states don't have enough special education teachers fill vacancies.

OPINION August 17, 2021

Jonathan Butcher: Biden and critical race theory – how to fight back amid admin's confusing mixed signals

So does critical race theory have something to offer besides racial discrimination? Are teachers including the theory in instruction? And do teachers need it for history classes or not?

Back to School August 16, 2021

Some kids will learn, eat outside as schools resume amid COVID-19 delta variant surge

Embracing the outdoors is becoming more common in school districts throughout the country.