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U.S. COVID-19 pandemic aid more than $300 billion short for dealing with student learning loss--study

Tue, 2022-10-11 10:40 — mike kraft

COVID-19 pandemic aid more than $300 billion short for dealing with student learning loss, study shows A study analyzing COVID-19 pandemic spending reveals federal funding allocated to public schools is insufficient in addressing student learning loss. YahooNews

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COVID cases among children are not rising dramatically despite schools being open

Wed, 2022-09-28 09:10 — mike kraft

Why COVID cases are not rising dramatically despite schools being open Most children in the United States have returned to school for the year as districts aim to bring kids back to a setting that resembles the pre-pandemic normal. Dr. Greta Massetti, chief of the field epidemiology and prevention branch at the CDC, told reporters at the time that because unvaccinated and vaccinated people were no longer being advised to quarantine, test-to-stay was no longer necessary.

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American schools: Covid-19 cases are up but there are more tools to keep the kids safe this year

Thu, 2022-09-08 13:26 — mike kraft

Return to school is driving up Covid-19 cases in kids, but there are more tools to keep them safe this year Experts say that this increased transmission is expected -- but that keeping kids in school should be the priority, and there are now enough ways to ensure it's done safely. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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As schools reopen, educators help with ongoing mental health issues

Fri, 2022-09-02 09:59 — mike kraft

With kids back in school, educators brace to help with ongoing mental health troubles After the disruption and trauma of the pandemic, teachers are expecting kids to still need added support this year. They're adapting their lesson plans to start with a mental health check-in. NPR.org

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New Hampshire health experts look for more 'holistic approach' to prevent illnesses this school year

Fri, 2022-09-02 09:42 — mike kraft

Health experts look for more 'holistic approach' to prevent illnesses this school year Health experts say this is the most "normal" back-to-school students and their families have had since the start of the pandemic, but they say there are still some challenges. Grace Finerman WMUR

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School Kids, Tests and Long COVID Reassurance--Scientific American Podcast transcript

Thu, 2022-09-01 10:48 — mike kraft

Back-to-School Special: Kids, Tests and Long COVID Reassurance This is our back-to-school special episode. We’ll talk about why COVID testing is about to become a school problem—and about whether or not kids have risk for long COVID. Tanya Lewis,Josh Fischman,Tulika Bose Scientific American

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COVID cases jump in U.S. Colleges, Chicago public schools, as classes resume

Thu, 2022-09-01 10:33 — mike kraft

Covid Cases Jump by a Third as College Students Return to Classes, Study Finds College campus re-openings in the US led to local increases in Covid-19 cases of more than a third, according to a study that highlights the importance of vaccination as fall classes approach. Sri Taylor Bloomberg.com

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Monkeypox: Little planning by New Hamshire colleges as students resume classes

Mon, 2022-08-29 09:50 — mike kraft

https://www.vnews.com/monkeypox-policy-on-nh-college-campuses-47779994

Little planning for Monkeypox by NH colleges as students resume classes

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Higher education plans for dealing with monkeypox appear opaque or nonexistent. Schools have begun sending students information about monkeypox through websites and newsletters, but large public colleges contacted by States Newsroom were unable to explain how they’ll help students isolate or keep up with their classes during the two to four weeks they’ll be contagious if they contract monkeypox.

In New Hampshire, few colleges and universities have posted public information about monkeypox. The University of New Hampshire currently has no guidance on its website for students that contract the virus, though a spokeswoman for the university said that information is coming soon.

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New York Governor annouces end of COVID-19 restrictions in schools

Mon, 2022-08-22 19:07 — mike kraft

Hochul announces end of COVID-19 rules in schools: 'No more... New York state is lifting COVID-19 restrictions for schools ahead of the new school year, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday. New York Post

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Students will no longer have to isolate or quarantine if they are exposed to someone who is COVID-positive, and entire classrooms won’t have to be sent home over a single case anymore, the governor said.

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Education Secretary says states should use federal COVID-19 relief funds to address teacher shortages

Mon, 2022-08-22 09:07 — mike kraft

Cardona says states should use COVID-19 funds to stem teacher shortages "The dollars are there to make sure that we can open up our schools with sufficient educators," the education secretary said. YahooNews

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