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Community School in Roanoke recognized as a Schools of Distinction

On Tuesday, Community School announced its accomplishment in a press release that stated the school had been named to the Association for Middle Level Education’s Schools of Distinction Program.

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Maine religious schools might not participate in state tuition program, despite Supreme Court victory

Maine attorney general says both Christian schools that prevailed in Supreme Court case have discriminatory policies, preventing their participation in the tuition program.

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Roanoke County School leaders approve new book review policy

Roanoke County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely said the goal is to have more people review books that may be considered inappropriate for students.

Altavista’s new school zone speed cameras catch 476 incidents in two weeks, police say

The two cameras near Altavista elementary and combined schools went live on June 6.

Pulaski County School leaders look to finalize budget

The Pulaski County School Board is planning to vote on its final budget next week after learning how much money it will get from the state.

Justices rule religious schools must get Maine tuition aid

The Supreme Court has ruled that religious schools can’t be excluded from a Maine program that offers tuition aid for private education.

School closings, delays for Friday, May 27, 2022

Several schools in the area will be closed or delayed on Friday due to severe weather hitting our region.

Southwest, Central Virginia educators discuss how to keep schools safe after another shooting

Teachers are voicing their opinions after another school shooting.

Montgomery County continues search for new superintendent

Montgomery County School Board is looking to hire a recruiting firm to help find a new superintendent.

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Food Lion Feeds helps sink hunger at Virginia Tech and Liberty

This college basketball season, Food Lion Feeds partnered up with 31 schools across the east coast for its Score to Give More program.

Dover queues due to shortage of cross-Channel ferries

Part of the M20 is turned into a lorry park as motorists face tailbacks around Dover.

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School closings, early dismissals for Thursday, March 31, 2022

Several area schools will be closed or delayed on Monday due to hazardous road conditions.

Liverpool schools: The parents tackling admission policies

Hundreds of Liverpool parents could appeal after their children failed to get into their chosen schools.

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YOVASO gives away $1,000 grants to schools to push for safe after-prom party

Virginia schools have a chance to receive some grant money to throw an after-prom party to help keep students safe.

Enrollment in US Catholic schools rebounds after sharp drop

Enrollment in Catholic schools in the United States rose 3.8% from the previous academic year, rebounding from a sharp drop caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

CPS celebrates new signage at Lakeview school renamed for Harriet Tubman

Chicago Public Schools officials unveiled the new signs at the school formerly named for racist scientist Louis Agassiz.

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School closings, delays for Monday, Feb. 14, 2022

Several area schools will be closed or delayed on Monday due to hazardous road conditions.

School closings, delays for Monday,Feb. 7, 2022

Several area schools will be closed or delayed on Monday due to hazardous road conditions.

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Schools in Nepal demand reopening as virus cases decline

Schools in Nepal are demanding the government open up physical classes that were shut down for weeks as the number of COVID-19 cases began to decline

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Bomb threats target multiple U.S. schools for second consecutive day

For the second day in a row, several historically Black colleges and universities in the U.S. received bomb threats and were forced to cancel classes or tell students to shelter in place. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from Washington. Then A. Zachary Faison, Jr., the president and CEO of Edward Waters University, one of the schools that received a threat, joins CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Tanya Rivero to discuss the situation.

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School closings, delays for Monday, Jan. 31, 2022

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Monday due to hazardous road conditions.

School closings, early dismissals for Friday, Jan. 28, 2022

Several area schools are closing or dismissing early ahead of Friday’s winter storm.

Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West Africa

Burkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democracy had seemed entrenched.

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London violence: Children as young as 10 fear being stabbed

Thirty teenagers were stabbed to death in London last year. What can be done to save lives in 2022?

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Petition in favor of masks reels in support for Bedford County families with special needs kids

They’ll vote on whether to abide by Youngkin’s executive order or leave the mandate in place for one more week.

School closings, delays for Friday, Jan. 21, 2022

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Friday after Sunday’s snowstorm.

School closings, delays for Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Thursday after Sunday’s snowstorm.

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Is Gov. Youngkin’s executive order to get rid of mask mandates in schools legal?

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order allows parents to opt kids out of mask mandate.

School closings, delays for Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Wednesday after Sunday’s snowstorm.

School closings, delays for Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Tuesday after Sunday’s snowstorm.

School closings, delays for Monday, Jan. 17, 2022

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Monday.

Uganda's schools reopen, ending world's longest lockdown

The reopening caused traffic congestion in some areas of the capital, Kampala, and students can be seen carrying their mattresses in the streets, a back-to-boarding school phenomenon not witnessed here for nearly two years. Uganda’s schools have been fully or partially shut for more than 83 weeks, the world's longest disruption, according to figures from the U.N. cultural agency.

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School closings, delays for Monday, Jan. 10, 2022

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Monday.

School closings, delays for Friday, Jan. 7, 2022

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Friday.

Covid: Evidence on face masks in schools 'inconclusive'

Government admits uncertainty over whether face coverings will truly cut Covid spread.

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School closings, delays for Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Wednesday.

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More Covid absences expected as UK schools go back

Pupils across the UK are heading back to class amid fears of staff shortages and remote learning.

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School closings, delays for Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Tuesday.

School closings, delays for Monday, Jan. 3, 2022

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Monday.

Covid: Pupils to wear face masks in class to tackle Omicron

The move aims to address concerns about schools remaining open for face-to-face learning this coming term.

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New York City Public Schools to resume in-person learning amid rising COVID-related pediatric hospitalizations

Pediatric COVID-19 admissions have been on the rise recently in New York City, health officials say.

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Increased school security measures to be considered by Virginia lawmakers

On the heels of nationwide threats, legislation could be considered in Virginia’s General Assembly next year to increase security in schools.

CPS sees spike in COVID-19 cases, and 10,000 students are in quarantine

Chicago's top doctor said in-school transmission remains in line with community rates.

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Supreme Court signals further erosion of separation of church and state in schools

The handwriting on the wall came during a nearly two hour argument involving a challenge brought by two Maine families to the state's unusual way of providing public education.

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Museums for tragedies like 9/11 face a new challenge: Visitors too young to remember

“How do you understand the situation you are in if you don’t understand where it began?” asks Alice M. Greenwald, president of the National September 11 Memorial Museum.

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Fight the School Culture Wars by Embracing Parents

Politically motivated attacks on classroom instruction can be blunted by inviting families to participate more in curriculum decisions.

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Schools cash to restored to 2010 levels after 10 years of cut

The Chancellor pledged to return schools funding to 2010 levels with an extra £4.7bn investment.

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Virginia schools to receive $704M in remaining American Rescue Plan funds

More money is coming to Virginia schools thanks to the U.S. Department of Education.

Virginia mom files petition asking state to mandate COVID-19 vaccines in schools

A petition is asking Virginia Department of Health officials to mandate coronavirus vaccines for eligible students and staff in public schools across the Commonwealth.

Martinsville schools install book vending machine in hopes of encouraging reading

Martinsville City Schools are taking a new and exciting step to encourage reading among its students.

Roanoke County schools adds early dismissals, substitute pay raises

Several changes were made to ease the stress they’re under during these unprecedented times.

Pulaski Co. announces virtual days in October

Cites continuing issues with teacher and bus staffing

Botetourt County schools set to change schedules to benefit teachers

School division leaders in Botetourt County say the decision to have early dismissal on Wednesdays will help teachers and other faculty members have more time to address the challenges this year has created.

How Some Schools Are Navigating The Bus Driver Shortage

Massachusetts National Guard members are helping kids get to school.

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How Some Schools Are Navigating The Bus Driver Shortage

Massachusetts National Guard members are helping kids get to school.

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Martinsville schools first in Virginia to install window shutter system to protect students

Martinsville City Public School officials say students are a little safer this year thanks to a simple yet effective new tool in classrooms.

Community loads the bus with a record number of school supplies for Roanoke Valley districts

Not only did the community load the bus, but it was overflowing with more school supplies than ever before.

Schools warn about hoax anti-vaccine letters

Head teachers have warned of fake consent letters for Covid vaccines being circulated in schools.

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Nearly 450 Illinois school districts and private schools have signed up for COVID-19 saliva SHIELD testing. So far, only 79 have started. Here’s why.

Logistics have slowed the rollout of COVID-19 SHIELD Illinois testing in schools

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BCPS suspends in-person school due to COVID spike

HOT SPRINGS – Bath County Schools paused in-school instruction this week, from Sept. 8 to Sept. 17, due to a shortage of transportation staff and a rise in

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KMGH: Supply Chain Issues Leave Some School Cafeterias In A Bind

Schools in Colorado have been forced to change menus due to a lack of food items.

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Schools Turn To Ventilation Systems To Keep Students Safe From COVID

Districts are worried the Delta variant will spread easily in schools.

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School closings, delays for Monday, Sept. 1, 2021

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Wednesday due to remnants from Hurricane Ida.

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Nelson County schools as authorities continue to investigate social media threats

Messages circulating social media are the source of a Nelson County Sheriff’s Office investigation. The agency posted on Facebook late Sunday evening that they have received “numerous” reports and are “actively investigating.”

CDC director says schools with large Covid outbreaks generally aren't following federal mask and vaccine guidance

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said that reopened schools struggling with large-scale Covid outbreaks generally aren't following federal guidelines.

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Roanoke Police Dept. launches traffic safety initiative after driver ticketed for going 52mph in school zone

Traditional schooling has seemed like a distant memory due to so many changes brought on by the pandemic.

Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on August 22, 2021

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley join Major Garrett.

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As COVID-19 cases rise, leaders stand by decision to require masks in Virginia schools

As more students head back to the classroom, the state's top health leader is standing by his decision to require masks in schools.

Covid cases: This summer compared with last

Case numbers are 30 times higher than at the same point last year - where might we be heading next?

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Covid: Yousaf warns 'cases will rise' as restrictions ease

The health secretary warns that the pandemic "is not over" ahead of Monday's significant milestone.

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Virginia school districts react to new recommendations on masks in classrooms

Local school districts now have the final say on COVID-19 guidelines for returning to the classroom, and leaders are responding to new recommendations from Virginia’s Department of Education and Department of Health.

Franklin County Schools plan to use funding on learning loss caused by pandemic

School districts across the Commonwealth are receiving an influx of funding from the American Rescue Plan. Now, school boards are left figuring out what to put their money towards.

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More Chicago high schools vote to remove school police, a year after George Floyd’s murder intensified calls to oust CPD from CPS

Several schools will remove one school resource officer but keep one — a new option this year.

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Southwest Virginia schools facing hurdles with new mask guidance from CDC

The nation’s top health agency says masks won’t be necessary inside for vaccinated teachers and students.

CDC says vaccinated children and teachers won't need masks in class this fall

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance Friday on in-person learning this fall.

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Once Banned, For-Profit Medical Schools Are On The Rise Again In The U.S.

Montana is one of only four states without a medical school, and two groups with different financial models hope to remedy that. One plans a for-profit school, but critics say students may suffer.

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WXMI: Schools Help Bridge The Digital Divide For Kids

Schools are helping students stay connected. But officials say more work needs to be done.

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The Atlantic June 2021 Issue: The Commons

Readers respond to our April 2021 cover story and more.

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Scottish schools warned over 'exam' question sharing on TikTok

The Scottish Qualifications Authority tells schools they must investigate malpractice and penalise candidates.

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One mom’s legacy lives on as a neighborhood picks up: ‘If you’re feelin’ good, let me hear, “Englewood!”’

More than 200 volunteers — clad in can’t-miss-us fluorescent yellow T-shirts and cloth masks — gathered Saturday morning in Englewood.

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Proposed names for merged Covington, Alleghany County schools narrowed to three

Officials with the City of Covington say they are down to just three potential names for its new combined middle and high school.

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Teachers union wants to delay high school reopening, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot counters there’s ‘no basis’ for waiting despite rise in city COVID-19 cases

CTU is prepared to escalate its action to win concessions over high school reopening, the union's president said.

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More CPS students sign up for in-person learning but still no high school return date set; district sets pre-Labor Day opening for next fall

Similarly sized schools with more than 67% opting in would default to the two-day model. Schools with more than 1,000 students and fewer than 67% opting in could use the two- or four- day model, depending on space limitations. If more than 67% of students at large schools opted in, they could use the two-day model if space permitted but would have to use the one-day model if space was limited.

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Huge crowd gathers in Naperville for rally demanding full return to in-person classes: ‘All we’re asking for is an option’

“We’ve got to get our schools reopened,” Vallas said. “We’ve got to allow parents the option of continuing to have their children learn remote. But there’s no reason with what we pay on schools in this country ... schools have been closed for close to 12 months. How are we spending our money?”

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Los Angeles schools and teacher's union reach tentative deal to start reopening in April

Los Angeles schools and teacher's union reach tentative deal to start reopening in April The deal between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the teacher's union was announced as the district was facing growing pressure from parents to reopen soon. Carter Evans spoke to an LAUSD mom who filed a class-action lawsuit against the district and the teacher's union claiming students were losing 17 to 19.5 hours of instruction time every week.

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U.N. uses empty desks of "Pandemic Classroom" in call on nations to end "very worrying" COVID school closures

In the Rose Garden of the U.N. campus in Manhattan, the "Pandemic Classroom" exhibit was unveiled on Tuesday evening to highlight what U.N. children's education agency UNICEF calls the "COVID-19 education crisis." "With every day that goes by, these children will fall further behind and the most vulnerable will pay the heaviest price." School desks are setup as part of a UNICEF 'Pandemic Classroom,' each seat representing one million children living in countries where schools have been entirely closed for almost a year, outside the UN Headquarters in New York on March 2, 2021. "We are increasingly seeing some very worrying evidence of the implication of protection-related concerns of schools being closed. The U.N.'s education and cultural agency, UNESCO, which contributed to the UNICEF report, says 888 million children worldwide continue to face disruptions to their education because of full and partial school closures.

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Deal reached to get California children back in classrooms

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The majority of California's 6.1 million public school students could be back in the classroom by April under new legislation announced Monday by Gov. Most students in the nation's most populous state have been learning from home for the past year during the pandemic. Instead, the state would set aside $2 billion to pay districts that get select groups of students into classrooms by the end of the month. Crucially, the legislation does not require districts to have an agreement with teachers' unions on a plan for in-person instruction. Districts that fail to have children back in classrooms before May 15 won’t get any money.

CPS opens its schools Monday to the most students since last March. Is it ready? Some principals say schools lack staff to resume in-person classes safely.

“One of the major problems, however, is that schools cannot implement the proper mitigation strategies if they don’t have the staff to implement them. Most schools don’t even have the staff to implement a decent instructional program,” he continued. “For example, tens of thousands of students are going to return to so-called in-person learning, only to sit in the classroom to look at the screen so they can learn from a teacher who is teaching from home, and the CEO and the mayor are not mentioning that extremely important fact when they talk to the public about reopening, which puts principals in a horrendous situation with parents when their children’s experience in so-called in-person learning doesn’t match the expectations.”

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Parents, school leaders react to legislation requiring full-time, in-person option

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Virginia Senate voted 36-3 Thursday, approving legislation that requires schools to provide full-time, in-person instruction as the coronavirus pandemic continues. The bill includes exceptions, such as reverting to virtual learning if a school has high levels of coronavirus transmission. Andrew Glover, the founder of the ‘Conservative Parents of Lynchburg’ group, has supported the idea of full-time, in-person instruction. “We need the extra time to get vaccinations offered to any school employee who wants them. We need the opportunity to plan for getting more students back in the building and what that would look like.”

School closings, delays for Friday, Feb. 19, 2021

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Friday ahead of wintry weather. Below is a list of all of the school closings and delays across our region. Click here. We have discontinued our phone system and all status changes must be submitted online. Click here if you’re using the WSLS 10 app or having trouble seeing the list.

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Biden pushes to reopen schools amid teacher vaccination debate

Biden pushes to reopen schools amid teacher vaccination debate The Biden administration is hoping to reopen schools, but some are hesitant to return if teachers are not vaccinated. Nancy Cordes has the latest.

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School closings, delays for Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Thursday ahead of wintry weather. Below is a list of all of the school closings and delays across our region. Click here. We have discontinued our phone system and all status changes must be submitted online. Click here if you’re using the WSLS 10 app or having trouble seeing the list.

Expert on expanding COVID-19 vaccine access and reopening schools

Expert on expanding COVID-19 vaccine access and reopening schools The Biden administration is promising enough coronavirus vaccine doses will be available for all Americans by the end of July. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, about how realistic these expectations are and steps schools can take to reopen safely.

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School closings, delays for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Tuesday ahead of wintry weather. Below is a list of all of the school closings and delays across our region. Click here. We have discontinued our phone system and all status changes must be submitted online. Click here if you’re using the WSLS 10 app or having trouble seeing the list.

CDC expected to recommend phased reopening for schools

CDC expected to recommend phased reopening for schools The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to roll out guidelines today for reopening schools for grades K-12. According to a draft internal summary obtained by CBS News, the agency is considering recommending schools reopen in phases based on rates of community transmission. Nancy Cordes reports.

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Return to in-person schooling affected by strength of local teachers unions

Return to in-person schooling affected by strength of local teachers unions Chicago public schools temporarily halted a return to in-person learning when the teachers union threatened to strike. As districts nationwide are faced with the decision of when to return to schools, Meg Oliver reports on how the strength of the union can affect your child's learning.

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CPS calls for 2 days of ‘cooling off’ as it reports progress in averting a CTU strike; remote learning continues Tuesday and Wednesday

“We are not locked out today or tomorrow because of our members’ unity, their commitment to their school communities and their fearless solidarity,” Sharkey said. “ ... None of this is easy. The uncertainty and risk our educators, our students and our families confront all take a toll. And all of the progress we’ve made to date in winning real gains at the table is possible because of the tireless work and dedication of our rank-and-file members, our strike captains, our delegates, our parents, our allies and ordinary Chicagoans who trust us to do what’s right by our schoolchildren.”

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Can schools safely reopen? Doctors weigh in

As the Biden administration pushes for more resources toward safely reopening schools, tensions between school districts looking to return to in-person schooling and teachers' unions across the country are coming to a head. Mr. Biden unveiled a roadmap to reopen a "majority" of schools last week, part of the proposed "national strategy" for his first 100 days in office. New York City pediatrician Dr. Dyan Hes said Tuesday on CBSN that prioritizing reopening school is essential to students' mental health. The journal's report on school reopening policy underscored Ogden's claims. Hes, the pediatrician, said "frequent testing" was necessary, but with safety precautions, reopening schools would not contribute significantly to community transmission.

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Chicago Teachers Union authorizes collective action to remain remote, but some students may return to school Feb. 1 as negotiations continue

“Here’s what I’m hearing from residents all around the city and from parents in particular: If we don’t have stability in the public school system, why should we stay in Chicago? If we have to worry about lockouts and strikes, particularly after a historic contract where everyone thought we had bought labor peace for five years, people vote with their feet,” Lightfoot said. “And what I worry about is with young families, one of the first questions they ask is, ‘How is the school system?’ And if the answer is, ‘completely rife with strife and uncertainty,’ that sends a real message: Don’t stay in Chicago.”

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Illinois State University cancels spring break over COVID-19 concerns

As with other schools that have modified or canceled breaks, Dietz said in a message that the decision was made “at the urging of state officials” out of concern that students traveling home and then coming back could cause the virus to spread on campus and in the community.

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