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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
August 13, 2021 Back to School: COVID-19 vaccines spark debate at many high schools The delta variant is spreading quickly throughout the U.S. and some schools are trying to get the upper hand by requiring or offering vaccinations on campus. The Phoenix Union High School District is hosting mass vaccination events for their students and community, even offering it directly on campus. Some school districts are taking things even further. Hawaii became the first state to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students participating in high school sports. California, is the first state to require all teachers and school staff to be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing.
August 12, 2021 Alabama Board of Education passes resolution opposing critical race theory The Alabama Board of Education (BOE) has reportedly adopted a resolution designed to counter the influence of critical race theory (CRT) in the state's schools.
August 12, 2021 Parents across US revolt against school boards on masks, critical race theory and gender issues As left-leaning agendas are descending onto school districts across the country, they're being met with intense resistance from parents concerned about the impact on children.
August 11, 2021 Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be printed on student ID cards in several states Teen suicide rates have been rising recently, and some states are trying to make it easier for students to get help, right in the palm of their hand.
