What is “Test to Stay” and Can It Limit COVID Quarantines in Schools? By Erik Ofgang Results from a CDC study conducted in Utah suggested the Test to Stay strategy could keep more students in class, but concerns remain about rapid test accuracy.
How Dangerous is Delta for K-12 Students? By Erik Ofgang More than 180,000 children have caught COVID over the past month, but the risk of severe disease appears to still be rare.
COVID Quarantines: 4 Strategies to Keep Kids in Class as Delta Surges By Erik Ofgang Increased testing, vaccines, and loosened quarantine restrictions among strategies districts are employing to keep students in-person at school.
What the Return of Flu and Other Viruses Might Mean for Schools By Erik Ofgang The Delta variant of the coronavirus is not the only respiratory pathogen that might spread through schools this year.
CDC Reverses Course: Masks Now Required for Vaccinated Educators and Students in Schools By Erik Ofgang Delta variant is more contagious and those vaccinated appear able to spread it in rare breakthrough cases, says the CDC. Masking is seen as a necessary strategy to keep open schools.
Pediatrician Group Calls for Universal School Masking: What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new COVID-19 guidance that breaks with the CDC by urging universal masking regardless of vaccination status.
The Delta Variant: Should Educators & Parents Be Worried? By Erik Ofgang The highly contagious coronavirus strain is fueling case upticks across the globe. What does that mean for this coming school year?
CDC Schools Guidance Update: 4 Takeaways By Erik Ofgang Masks for the unvaccinated remain, as does 3-foot distancing, but surface spread has been deemphasized
How CTE Leaders Adapted Through Unprecedented Challenges By Doug Konopelko CTE leaders found new ways to provide classes and experiences for students throughout the pandemic
Masks Soon Won’t Be Needed in Schools By Erik Ofgang Educators likely can leave their masks home in a matter of weeks, says Dr. Joseph G. Allen, of the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard University
Osterholm: B117 COVID Variant “A Game Changer” for Schools By Erik Ofgang As the B117 COVID variant spreads schools are likely at greater risk
How To Talk About COVID Grief in The Classroom By Erik Ofgang COVID grief, loss, and trauma from the past year may not be easy to talk about but it’s something that should be properly addressed in the classroom
Vaccine Passports in Higher Ed: 5 Things to Know By Erik Ofgang Rutgers University recently became one of the first universities to require vaccine passports for its 71,000-plus students
Student Safety Strategies By Erik Ofgang In this recent Tech & Learning virtual roundtable, educators and professionals talk about the building blocks of a student safety district program.
The CDC’s $10 Billion School COVID Testing Plan: What to Know By Erik Ofgang School COVID testing can help keep the nation’s schools open to in-person learning but there are still questions about the availability of tests and regulations around administering them.
Key Takeaways from the National Safe School Reopening Summit By Ray Bendici The U.S. Department of Education’s recent National Safe School Reopening Summit included best practices, resources, and more to support the return to in-person learning
National Safe School Reopening Summit: What to Expect By Ray Bendici The National Safe School Reopening Summit will bring together educators and stakeholders on March 24 to address concerns and look ahead
The CDC Now Recommends 3 Foot Distancing in Schools. Here's Why By Erik Ofgang The 6-foot distance requirement has kept many kids out of school. Here’s why it’s no longer recommended.
Education Leaders Reflect on Anniversary of COVID-19 By Eileen Belastock It's been a challenging 12 months, but there have been silver linings
5 Covid Classroom Mistakes and How to Avoid Them By Erik Ofgang It's human nature to let down our guard in certain situations. Here are some Covid-related risks to keep an eye on
