Tag: #EducationNews

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

A survey conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that the pandemic has hurt student progress in all grades. 

The U.S. Department of Education has launched a National Parents and Families Engagement Council to improve communication between families and schools. 

Scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have approved the use of Moderna and Pfizer Covid vaccines in young children. 

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Continue reading “The Weekly Connect 6/21/22”

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

School segregation is increasing, according to researchers. 

As universal school meals program ends, President Biden is looking for ways to help schools access food. 

One preventative response to school shootings is to more effectively address bullying.

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Continue reading “The Weekly Connect 6/13/22”

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Schools can address the impact of gun violence. 

More states pass bills limiting transgender students’ participation on sports teams. 

Oklahoma is investing in school counselors. 

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Continue reading “The Weekly Connect 6/6/22”

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

Nearly a third of students hesitated to seek mental health support, a survey finds.

Democrats in Congress propose a historic investment in child care. 

Struggling to cope in the aftermath of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting. 

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Continue reading “The Weekly Connect 5/30/22”

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

Disruptive kindergarteners are likely to be bullied when they get to elementary school. Interventions can help. 

A White House program will offer low-cost internet access to eligible families. 

Students need summer learning programs that don’t feel like school. 

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Continue reading “The Weekly Connect 5/16/22”

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

Over the past year, nearly two-thirds of LGBTQ youth could not access mental health counseling.

Millions of students lack access to the broadband internet services that a 21st century education requires. 

Some cities are hiring more social workers to help students cope with Covid-driven behavioral and mental health challenges.

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Continue reading “The Weekly Connect 5/9/22”

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

Pre-K enrollment drops because of the pandemic.

Children’s cabinets break down government silos to meet children’s needs.

Enrollment falls in schools that operated virtually during the pandemic. 

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Continue reading “The Weekly Connect 5/2/22”