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In The News: Defunded, Removed, and Put in Check: School Police a Year After George Floyd
Since George Floyd’s death in May 2020, some school districts have eliminated or reduced their school police presence – a change that...
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In The News: Students returning to school after COVID-19 facing scarce mental health resources
Cases of coronavirus in the US are going down, signs of pre-pandemic life are emerging, and students are returning to school across the...
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In The News: Illinois Tackles Anti-Asian Hate With the TEAACH Act
Here at Safe and Sound Schools, we’ve been keeping a close eye on Illinois’ Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH)...
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In The News: Masks, Tracking, Desk Shields: How Much Do School Measures Reduce Families’ COVID-19 Ri
As vaccine distribution accelerates reopening, schools across the country are preparing to return to full-time, in-person learning next...
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School Safety Experts Release Updated Guidance on Conducting Armed Assailant Drills in Schools
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In The News: Schools in the U.S. should continue to use masks, CDC advises
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated adults can resume indoor and outdoor activities (except...
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In The News: Schools Are Open, but Many Families Remain Hesitant to Return
You’ve heard of vaccine hesitancy. Now experts are coining the term “school hesitancy” to describe students and families hesitant to...
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In The News: ‘Radiating Love And Positivity’ While Teaching In The Pandemic
It’s Teacher Appreciation Day, and today our educators deserve more recognition than ever before. It’s been a year since teachers were...
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In The News: Is it legal to require a COVID-19 vaccine for colleges and schools?
Now that every American 16 and older is eligible to get vaccinated, colleges and universities are announcing vaccine requirements for...
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Know the Facts: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
Did you know April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)? Observed by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center ,...
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In The News: Parkland Parent Tony Montalto Worried About Students Returning To Classrooms Due Pandem
As students return to in-person learning, the issue of school shootings is back in focus. Experts are concerned that gun violence in...
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In The News: Biden Pitches 41 Percent Spending Increase for Education Next Year on Top of COVID-19 A
President Biden unveiled a $1.5 trillion wish list for the federal budget with over $102 billion in aid for the education department....
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In The News: School nurses greatly expand role with Covid-19 vaccinations
From contact tracing to diagnosing signs of anxiety in students, school nurses have taken on much more during the pandemic. Now,...
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In The News: CDC Study: Virtual School Can Be Damaging To Children’s Mental Health
While virtual learning has kept our school communities safe amid the coronavirus crisis, a new study points to the impact that remote...
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In The News: Amid attacks, school principals concerned over Asian Americans’ return to class
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...
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In The News: Joe Biden administration will devote $650 million to help schools expand testing
The White House recently announced more details around the plan to get students back in classrooms- and school testing programs are a...
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In The News: Most Principals, District Leaders Predict Their Schools Will Be Fully In-Person This Fa
The vaccine rollout has picked up speed and states across the country are easing COVID-19 restrictions, but when will schools return to...
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In the News: I’m A Therapist Working With Children And Families. Here’s How COVID-19 Is Affecting Them
The pandemic has replaced the steady routine of daily life with uncertainty. One therapist in New York City explores the impact that the...
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In the News: Texas Students Slammed Again as Storm Scrambles Already Chaotic School Year
Texas schools already challenged by the pandemic are now experiencing a historically brutal winter. Lack of power and communication,...
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In the News: CDC Issues Guidance for Safely Reopening Schools
During the coronavirus pandemic, each state has grappled with varying approaches to education and public health. Now, the Centers for...
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