The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released conflicting data on schools and COVID spread.
EDUCATION
‘We’re Not Controlling It in Our Schools’: Covid Safety Lapses Abound Across US
Many school districts and states holding in-person classes have ignored recommendations from public health officials.
How Kids Can Benefit From Mindfulness Training
Recent studies suggest that mindfulness and meditation can also be beneficial for children and teens.
Congress Lifts Long-Standing Ban On Pell Grants To People In Prison
Incarcerated individuals can get federal aid to pay for college for the first time since 1994.
Congress’ Down Payment On Higher Education’s 2021 Needs
A summary of key policy changes and funding in the fiscal year 2021 omnibus budget and coronavirus relief package.
California Vetoed Ethnic Studies Requirements For Public High School Students, But The Movement Grows
Ethnic studies programs gained popularity in schools across the country after a controversial ban.
Schools Often Fail To Identify Gifted And Talented Students – Especially If They Are Black, Latino Or Native American
Black children and children from poor families were rarely identified for gifted education services.
Black children and children from poor families were rarely identified for gifted education services.
When COVID-19 Superspreaders Are Talking, Where You Sit In The Room Matters
Experiments in college classrooms show how tiny respiratory droplets can spread.
What College Students Need To Know About Liability Waivers For COVID-19
Some institutions have resorted to forcing students to sign liability waivers.
With Kamala Harris, Americans Yet Again Have Trouble Understanding What Multiracial Means
The big question appeared to be, “Is Kamala Harris truly African American?”