Lower Income Families Struggle with Greater Learning Loss Amid School Closures
Lower income children whose families can’t afford private tutors this fall may encounter greater loss of learning if schools remain closed.
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School Closures Keep More Minorities, Women from Finding Jobs
Extended school closures would likely keep more minorities and women from finding jobs, according to an analysis of U.S. Census data.
Pediatrician: Keeping Children Out of School Could Have Long Term Consequences
A pediatrican wrote in JAMA Pediatrics that the decision to keep school closed during the coronavirus pandemic should not be taken lightly.
Connecticut Governor Closes Schools for Remainder of Academic Year
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) announced Tuesday K-12 public schools will remain closed for the duration of the academic year due to the coronavirus crisis.
Helpful Tips and Websites for Parents Schooling at Home
Parents throughout America may be struggling to find ways to encourage their children’s learning while working from home themselves during the coronavirus crisis.
Report: Over 8,500 More School Closures Due to Coronavirus
At least 10,600 schools have been closed or are scheduled to close in the United States as of Thursday night due to the novel coronavirus, a number that is over 8,500 more than Wednesday’s number of 2,097.
Education Department Releases K-12 Guidance amid Coronavirus School Closures
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has released resources for K-12 teachers and local officials on managing student privacy and ensuring disabled students receive required services during school closures due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Ohio Public Schools to Close for 3 Weeks over Coronavirus
The entire Ohio public school system is set to close on Monday for the next three weeks over the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Closings Leave Many School Districts Unprepared for Online Learning
Many school districts across the country are unprepared to implement online learning should the coronavirus force more school closures.
