(From The Hill) In survey of 160 independent schools conducted by MISBO, almost half of schools (78) surveyed report they have experienced higher enrollment in the current school year, relative to the prior year. Forty-e
(From the New York Times) Teaching during the coronavirus has been emotionally and physically draining for educators, and many say it is not sustainable. In a recent survey by the National Education Association, 55% of v
(From USA Today) After weeks or months of operating in person, schools are shifting students back to remote learning as the nation grapples with soaring COVID-19 infections, and more are expected to follow next week. Alr
(From McKinsey) New research shows that despite companies’ recent efforts, diverse employees — including women, LGBTQ+ employees, people of color, but also working parents — are having the hardest time, both in the workp
(From The 74 Million) Last month, the CDC released a framework for testing strategies in schools, in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement to send roughly 150 million rapid COVID-19 t
(From CNN) The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for the first self-test for Covid-19 that can provide rapid results at home. The rapid test, which utilizes a molecular amplificati
(from Reason) According to a recent Gallup poll, homeschooling has doubled this past school year, and learning pods may prove to be a considerable player in the shifting competitive landscape of the educational marketpla
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(From The 74 Million) As coronavirus cases surge across the country, a new study shows young children may be less likely to spread the virus. The paper examined 47 youth and 32 adults who had been infected with the virus
(From Inside Higher Ed) A Boston-based US appeals court has rejected a challenge to Harvard's affirmative action policy brought by a group representing Asian Americans who claimed the school discriminated against them as
(From EdSurge) In an election that drew historic turnout among Americans, there is at least one issue that collected victories up and down the ballot: early childhood education. The Biden administration’s plans for early
(From Bolton & Company) The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased worker’s compensation claims costs across all industries. In an effort to cover additional costs, the California Workers’ Compensation Insurance
(from APPI Energy) The utility market is experiencing volatility due to a wide variety of factors, from natural gas production levels to the approaching winter. How those increases play out on a local level can vary. A g
(from Venable) On October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) said it would utilize Loan Necessity Questionnaires in connection with its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan review process. Borrowers who,
(From CNBC) Amid sharp enrollment declines due to the pandemic, some colleges and universities are slashing tuition prices in an effort to lure students back. Princeton, Georgetown and Johns Hopkins are among those offer
(from the Chronicle of Higher Education) In 2016, the election of President Trump caught colleges off guard. On many campuses, protests lasted several days, with students often clashing across political lines. Racist and
(from CNN) Last Friday, the CDC released guidance regarding the spread of COVID-19 among those living in the same home. The new guidance is based on recent research, which found that more than half (53%) of those living
(From the New York Times) Even though some students are still learning remotely, the pandemic has brought new life to an outdoor education movement, inspired in part by Scandinavian “forest schools,” where elementary sch
(From The New York Times) Across the country, the coronavirus is forcing universities large and small to lay off or furlough employees, delay graduate admissions and even cut or consolidate core programs like liberal art
(from LinkedIn) "Being a facilities guy for many years, 'sustainability' has always been a green term, predominantly associated with our environmental stewardship -- a philosophy which I highly value," wrote Wayne J. of
