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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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In the News: Should Schools Become Vaccination Sites for Everyone?
Public health experts point to vaccine distribution as a key to getting students back in class and keeping teachers safe. As more...
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In the News: CDC Researchers Find ‘Little Evidence’ of Major School Outbreaks
To return to school, or to remain on Zoom- that has been the major question during the pandemic for many school districts across the...
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In the News: Partly Hidden by Isolation, Many Students Struggle with Mental Health
From the loss of major milestones to grieving for relatives with COVID-19, the pandemic has taken a toll on young people. Now, educators...
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In the News: What Congressional COVID Funding Means for K-12 Schools
The inauguration of Joe Biden takes place this week. The President-elect recently proposed a $1.9 trillion stimulus package which...
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In the News: Where is it Safe to Reopen Schools?
As schools grapple with reopening plans across the country, education leaders, teachers unions, and parents clash over what they believe...
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In the News: How to Teach Students About the U.S. Capitol Attack
As we experience some of the most intense challenges our country has ever faced, students are watching. Now, educators across the US are...
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In The News: Teachers on TV? Schools Try Creative Strategy to Narrow Digital Divide
During the pandemic, most schools have been tasked with reaching students online. However, finding a way to engage, connect with, and...
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10…9…8!! It’s a New Year for Safe and Sound Schools
As we count down to the close of 2020 (with GREAT enthusiasm!), and look forward to 2021, we THANK YOU–our community of educators, public...
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In the News: Students Want More Opportunities to Connect With Teachers During the Pandemic
As we celebrate this unusual holiday season and prepare to welcome a new year, we are finding new, creative ways to virtually connect...
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In the News: A Hidden Crisis
The pandemic has put a strain on all of our school communities. Public health measures have transformed the educational experience to...
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In the News: No Vaccine, No School?
Over the weekend, the CDC director and FDA gave final approval for emergency use authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccine in the...
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Sandy Hook: Remembering Today for a Safer Tomorrow
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Celebrate Joey
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Moving Forward: A Special Message from Safe and Sound Co-founder, Alissa Parker
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In The News: CA’s Latest Stay-at-home Order
New coronavirus measures emerge as states across the country experience a surge in cases. In California, two of five designated regions...
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