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Educators are worried about standardized test scores that are lower than they were before the pandemic.
More than 20 school districts extend the Thanksgiving break by adding mental health days.
English learners in New Jersey are being “ignored.”
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Transgender students need adult support in school.
Schools use federal Covid relief funds to focus more on students’ mental health.
One driver of the digital divide: families can’t afford broadband service.
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City Connects is an example of how to systematically provide beneficial relationships and resources to students, especially in the wake of the pandemic.
Chronic absenteeism is growing worse in California.
The infrastructure bill directs federal funds to replacing lead pipes in schools.
Hiring black school counselors benefits black students.
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Physical education classes may help students who feel isolated.
The CDC recommends a low-dose, COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11.
Colorado launches a website that connects kids to mental health sessions.
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Plunging preschool enrollment raises questions about young children’s school readiness.
In the shadow of the pandemic, school nurses are working nonstop.
As school disruptions continue, vulnerable students are being left behind.
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MRDC makes recommendations for helping families affected by parental incarceration.
Massachusetts expands low-income students’ access to school meals.
National child healthcare organizations declare that children and teens are in a Mental Health State of Emergency.
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Poverty and stress can negatively influence students’ behavior, but caring teachers can help.
More federal funding for computers and hotspots could close the homework gap.
Tens of thousands of children have been affected by the pandemic-related deaths of their parents.
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Springfield Public Schools is using a second $1 million grant from the MassMutual Foundation to continue implementing City Connects.
Head Start study reveals gains for virtual learners.
California imposes country’s first K-12 vaccine mandate, which could go into effect in January.
An Arkansas school district opens a food pantry that provides food as well as school supplies, health and hygiene items, and essential clothing.
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