Accelerated Learning — Schools’ Answer for ‘Learning Loss’ — Hits Some Speed Bumps
Districts went into the 2021-2022 school year with plans to help students catch up in the subjects where they had lost ground during the pandemic. Their plans for “accelerated learning” were twofold: Students would continue to advance through the…
Activist group files petition for Loudoun Co. schools to release sexual assault report
A report on how the school system in Loudoun County, Virginia, handled two sexual assaults cases remains under wraps but a new petition filed by an activist group is seeking its release. A report on how the school system in Loudoun County, Virginia,…
K-12 schools reviewing mask policies; optional at PC
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island is in the process of relaxing its mask policies, and schools around the state are working to decide their plans moving forward. The order for businesses and other establishments to require patrons to wear masks or…
GMG schools eyeing early March for full return to classrooms | News, Sports, Jobs
Contributed photos — The corner of a classroom at the GMG Secondary building in Garwin sits with standing water meeting the bottom of a bookshelf. The water damage came as a result of a water pipe breakage that occurred on the evening of Jan. 7. GARWIN —…
Washington schools appeal for votes on special election levies
Several schools propose levies for special election School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on February 8. SEATTLE – School…
Hackers prey on public schools, adding stress amid pandemic
Art teacher Sarah Hager works at a computer in her classroom at Cleveland Middle School on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Albuquerque, N.M. Public school systems – which often have limited budgets and cybersecurity expertise — have become an inviting…
Cyberattacks targeting schools add to pandemic problems
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For teachers at a middle school in New Mexico’s largest city, the first inkling of a widespread tech problem came during an early morning staff call. On the video, there were shout-outs for a new custodian for his hard work, and…
Cyberattacks increasingly hobble pandemic-weary US schools
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For teachers at a middle school in New Mexico’s largest city, the first inkling of a widespread tech problem came during an early morning staff call. On the video, there were shout-outs for a new custodian for his hard…
Polynesian Football Hall of Fame partners with Microsoft to donate new laptops to local high schools
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame in partnership with Microsoft donated 30 surface tablets to three local high schools Friday morning. Members of the hall of fame were out at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel to present the new…
Port Clinton City Schools accepting Hall of Fame nomination
News briefs for June 27, 2019. Port Clinton City Schools accepting Hall of Fame nomination PORT CLINTON — Port Clinton City School District is accepting nominations for induction into the Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame. The deadline for 2022 Alumni…