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In The News: Teachers union president signals personal support for vaccine mandates
The second largest teachers union, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), is considering a vaccine mandate for teachers in schools....
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In The News: More children than ever could be in classrooms for summer school, making up for lost ti
Before the pandemic, about 3.3 million students attended mandatory or optional summer school programs in 2019. This year is expected to...
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In The News: School nurses greatly expand role with Covid-19 vaccinations
From contact tracing to diagnosing signs of anxiety in students, school nurses have taken on much more during the pandemic. Now,...
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In The News: CDC Study: Virtual School Can Be Damaging To Children’s Mental Health
While virtual learning has kept our school communities safe amid the coronavirus crisis, a new study points to the impact that remote...
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In The News: Joe Biden administration will devote $650 million to help schools expand testing
The White House recently announced more details around the plan to get students back in classrooms- and school testing programs are a...
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In The News: Most Principals, District Leaders Predict Their Schools Will Be Fully In-Person This Fa
The vaccine rollout has picked up speed and states across the country are easing COVID-19 restrictions, but when will schools return to...
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In the News: What Congressional COVID Funding Means for K-12 Schools
The inauguration of Joe Biden takes place this week. The President-elect recently proposed a $1.9 trillion stimulus package which...
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In the News: Where is it Safe to Reopen Schools?
As schools grapple with reopening plans across the country, education leaders, teachers unions, and parents clash over what they believe...
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In The News: Teachers on TV? Schools Try Creative Strategy to Narrow Digital Divide
During the pandemic, most schools have been tasked with reaching students online. However, finding a way to engage, connect with, and...
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In the News: Students Want More Opportunities to Connect With Teachers During the Pandemic
As we celebrate this unusual holiday season and prepare to welcome a new year, we are finding new, creative ways to virtually connect...
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In The News: CA’s Latest Stay-at-home Order
New coronavirus measures emerge as states across the country experience a surge in cases. In California, two of five designated regions...
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In The News: Educators Rely on Grief Training Through the Pandemic
Teachers are utilizing grief training to help students bearing tremendous amounts of grief and trauma. During a standard history lesson...
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7 Web Chats to Help Schools and Families Manage “New Normals”
7 Web Chats to Help Schools and Families Manage “New Normals” The Tuesdays at the Table web chat series was created with the goal of...
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Celebrations In Stride: Students and Schools Celebrate Creatively This Year
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When a Teacher or Classmate Dies: Helping Students Grieve When COVID-19 Prevents Physical Gathering
It is not unprecedented that a teacher, school employee, or student may die when school is not in session; summer break is one example....
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Good Days Today, Good Days Ahead
Last year, Safe and Sound Schools launched The Good Days Tour, a nationwide contest to promote positive school culture in high schools...
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Suddenly Schooling from Home for a Family With Autism
Q and A with Michele Gay I overheard a conversation the other day in the grocery store (from a distance of course) where one...
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Anxiety Check – Keeping Kids Safe and Sound In a Time of Crisis
With the recent onset of Covid-19 both nationwide and globally, anxiety is on the rise. With so many unknowns, how do we help our kids...
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Navigating the New Normal: Simple Steps to Create Routines for Your Kids…and You
Navigating the New Normal: Simple Steps to Create Routines for Your Kids…and You Safe and Sound Schools’ Co-Founder, Alissa Parker...
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“Losing School” – Lessons to Remember on an Important Anniversary
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