From contact tracing to diagnosing signs of anxiety in students, school nurses have taken on much more during the pandemic. Now, lawmakers in states like Texas and North Carolina are proposing legislation that requires more districts to employ full-time nurses in schools. This article details school nurses’ integral role in fighting COVID-19 and keeping our […]
While virtual learning has kept our school communities safe amid the coronavirus crisis, a new study points to the impact that remote instruction takes on students’ and their families’ mental health. Virtual instruction may pose more risks to the mental health and wellness of children and parents than in-person learning, according to a study published […]
Parents are scared not just of the bullying in school but also of the harassment other adults could direct at their families on the way to school. A New York City principal said the families of many of her Asian American students have been fearful as heightened levels of anti-Asian sentiment continue alongside the coronavirus […]
The White House recently announced more details around the plan to get students back in classrooms- and school testing programs are a main priority. Here’s what you should know about the “initial investment” meant to help K-8 schools reopen by the end of April. The White House announced Thursday the administration will host a summit […]
The vaccine rollout has picked up speed and states across the country are easing COVID-19 restrictions, but when will schools return to in-person learning? Some districts plan to head back to classrooms as early as this Spring, while others predict a sense of normal in the Fall. The current rate of in-school instruction is continuing […]
The pandemic has replaced the steady routine of daily life with uncertainty. One therapist in New York City explores the impact that the pandemic has on students’ development, education, and mental health, while sharing advice for parents during this challenging time. As a psychoanalyst and parent guidance expert working in New York City during the […]
Texas schools already challenged by the pandemic are now experiencing a historically brutal winter. Lack of power and communication, broken water pipes, mold concerns, and other weather-related damage put more obstacles in place for students and families that rely on schools for shelter and food. As Texas faced record-low temperatures this February and snow and […]
During the coronavirus pandemic, each state has grappled with varying approaches to education and public health. Now, the Centers for Disease Control have shared comprehensive guidelines for how to safely operate schools. Here’s what you need to know about the new federal guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new and lengthy guidance […]
Public health experts point to vaccine distribution as a key to getting students back in class and keeping teachers safe. As more districts work to get teachers and staff their shots, leaders debate whether schools should become community hubs for vaccination. An increasing number of school district leaders are setting up creative partnerships to vaccinate […]
To return to school, or to remain on Zoom- that has been the major question during the pandemic for many school districts across the country. Now, CDC researchers say that evidence doesn’t point to the classroom as a major driver of coronavirus infections. Read on for more about the “reassuring” news, and why it’s still […]
