(from NPR) Nationwide between August 5 and 12, about 121,000 children tested positive for COVID-19, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association. That's a 23% increase over the
(from the New York Times) As schools reopen across the country this month and next, they are at the center of debates that are more than divisive, that threaten to tear their communities apart. Issues that range from pan
(from the Hill, Washington Post and NBOA) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday granted the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine full approval for those 16 years and older in a highly anticipated move that’s expec
(from NPR, CNN and the 74 Million) All K-12 teachers and staff in Washington state, including public, private and charter school employees, could be fired if they aren't fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 18. Wash
(from Venable) As the Delta variant upends employers' return-to-office plans, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued updated guidance concerning the mitigation and prevention of COVID-19 in t
(from Society of Human Resources Management) Employers with fewer than 500 employees can now claim tax credits based on the wages of employees who take time off to help family or household members, or others who look to
(from PKF O’Connor Davies and NBOA) Earlier this month, the IRS issued guidance on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Here are the highlights of this guidance for independent schools:
(from the Associated Press and the Washington Post) A growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students to attend in-person classes. But the new mandate has opened the d
(From K-12 Dive) Prior to the pandemic, the rate of cyberbullying was on a steady incline, with the number of reported incidents rising from 11.5% to 15.3% between 2015 and 2017, according to U.S. Department of Education
(From Associations Now) Over the past 18 months, school boards have found new and creative ways to connect and conduct their business in a virtual setting. Two studies released last month suggest those efforts have paid
(From American School & University) California will require all school teachers and staff to show proof of vaccination or submit to regular coronavirus testing, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday, becoming the first st
(from the Washington Post) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Wednesday that pregnant women be vaccinated against the coronavirus, updating its advice after it found no increased risk of miscarria
(from the Washington Post and the New York Times) With a mix of optimism and trepidation, teachers and students began returning to classrooms in large numbers Monday, as the nation opens a third straight school year upen
(from the Chronicle of Higher Education) International education is changing, swiftly and in real time, and America’s appeal to international students has become weaker. The United States earned low marks globally for it
(From Harvard Business Review) After more than 18 months of pandemic-related upheaval, organizations are having to get creative to keep employee morale and energy high as offices gradually reopen. Here are four things le
(from Inside Higher Ed) Following the murder of George Floyd and widespread national protests against racial injustices in the spring and summer of 2020, many colleges and universities issued statements condemning racial
(from Society of Human Resources Management and Bolton) In response to the recent nationwide uptick in coronavirus cases, health care associations are calling on employers to require inoculation. More than 50 health care
(from NBC) The rate of nearsightedness in children more than doubled during the pandemic, according to researchers who analyzed eye test data from nearly 2,000 Hong Kong school-age children. “Our study showed that less t
(from U.S. Department of Education and NPR) The U.S. Department of Education released the “Return to School Roadmap,” a resource to support students, schools, educators and communities as they prepare to return to in-per
(from Inside Higher Ed) Three-quarters of college and university business officers express confidence in their institution's financial stability over the next decade, according to the 2021 Survey of College and Universit
