The vaccine rollout has picked up speed and states across the country are easing COVID-19 restrictions, but when will schools return to in-person learning? Some districts plan to head back to classrooms as early as this Spring, while others predict a sense of normal in the Fall. The current rate of in-school instruction is continuing […]
The pandemic has replaced the steady routine of daily life with uncertainty. One therapist in New York City explores the impact that the pandemic has on students’ development, education, and mental health, while sharing advice for parents during this challenging time. As a psychoanalyst and parent guidance expert working in New York City during the […]
Texas schools already challenged by the pandemic are now experiencing a historically brutal winter. Lack of power and communication, broken water pipes, mold concerns, and other weather-related damage put more obstacles in place for students and families that rely on schools for shelter and food. As Texas faced record-low temperatures this February and snow and […]
During the coronavirus pandemic, each state has grappled with varying approaches to education and public health. Now, the Centers for Disease Control have shared comprehensive guidelines for how to safely operate schools. Here’s what you need to know about the new federal guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new and lengthy guidance […]
Public health experts point to vaccine distribution as a key to getting students back in class and keeping teachers safe. As more districts work to get teachers and staff their shots, leaders debate whether schools should become community hubs for vaccination. An increasing number of school district leaders are setting up creative partnerships to vaccinate […]
To return to school, or to remain on Zoom- that has been the major question during the pandemic for many school districts across the country. Now, CDC researchers say that evidence doesn’t point to the classroom as a major driver of coronavirus infections. Read on for more about the “reassuring” news, and why it’s still […]
From the loss of major milestones to grieving for relatives with COVID-19, the pandemic has taken a toll on young people. Now, educators and parents are concerned about the hit to students’ mental health, and red flags that are more difficult to spot during the age of Zoom classes. More than 10 months into the […]
The inauguration of Joe Biden takes place this week. The President-elect recently proposed a $1.9 trillion stimulus package which includes new aid for K-12 and higher education. Here are the details on his approach, which has been called a “rescue plan” aimed at reopening schools. (Updated 1/14) A new, $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposed by […]
As schools grapple with reopening plans across the country, education leaders, teachers unions, and parents clash over what they believe to be the safest path forward. A recent study offers new insights about how school impacts public health. Since the beginning of this pandemic, experts and educators have feared that open schools would spread the […]
As we experience some of the most intense challenges our country has ever faced, students are watching. Now, educators across the US are tasked with explaining dramatic events as tensions unfold in real time. This article shares resources for how to navigate these issues and support your students. The dramatic events of Jan. 6 and […]
