Feb 11 Quinta Brunson on the heart and humor that drives ‘Abbott Elementary’ By Gary Gerard Hamilton, Associated Press The creator behind ABC's new comedy said there were two goals for her show: heart and humor. "I think when you put both of those things in a school, an elementary school — sorry, a public, underfunded elementary school —… Continue reading
Feb 09 Watch 7:37 More states lift mask requirements in schools, sparking concerns from some medical experts By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris At least seven states announced this week they will lift mask mandates for schools, but some public health experts and parents are concerned those decisions are being made too quickly without clear metrics for doing so. Dr. Mercedes Carnethon, a… Continue watching
Feb 09 After bomb threats against HBCUs across the country, students wonder why there’s not more urgency By Roby Chavez Despite the all-clear from federal authorities and campus leadership, student anxiety has yet to settle down at several historically Black colleges and universities following a nationwide rash of bomb threats earlier this month targeting 18 HBCUs. The FBI continues its… Continue reading
Feb 09 In one Missouri school district, tension and confusion over school board’s changing COVID protocols By Gabrielle Hays Parents say while the Wentzville Board of Education is making decisions to cease contact tracing and the state leaders are taking action against the districts, they are left to figure out what to do. Continue reading
Feb 09 Biden administration says Florida education bill will ‘target and attack’ LGBTQ students By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The White House is slamming Florida Republicans over a proposal to ban discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in the state's schools. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 3:21 A guidance counselor’s Brief But Spectacular take on advocating for equity in schools By PBS NewsHour John Nwosu is a school guidance counselor at Garrett Middle School in Cobb County, Georgia who has worked to make sure each of his students is equipped with the tools to succeed, in and outside of the classroom. Nwosu gives… Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch 7:10 States roll back mask mandates in schools despite opposition By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas The decision Monday by the governors of New Jersey and Delaware to end masking mandates in schools makes them the latest states to roll back requirements. It comes as the CDC and groups continue to recommend masking in schools to… Continue watching
Feb 07 Governor ending New Jersey’s school mask mandate By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Individual school districts will be free to continue requiring masks once the state mandate ends March 7, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 6:19 How new rules are limiting diversity education in schools By PBS NewsHour Black History Month has put the spotlight on diversity education – and the impact of the ban on teaching critical race theory in some states. According to an analysis by Education Week, 37 states are considering limits to the teaching… Continue watching
Feb 04 Judge temporarily halts Virginia governor’s order allowing parents to opt-out school mask mandates By Denise Lavoie, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press The ruling means that mask mandates put in place by school boards may remain in place, at least for now. It was one of the first actions taken by Youngkin after he took office on Jan. 15. Continue reading