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Sun, 2013-08-04 20:05 — Albert Gomez

This working group is to discuss all issues related to the current status of education in South Florida.

This working group has been created to advance the discussion of all issues related to the current status of education in South Florida. The SFLRS hopes to address current education gaps, solutions and innovative approaches that strengthen education in South Florida. This working group will also review the current policies and operating realities within the our community that effect the efficacy of our education system.

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New survey on Covid-19 transmission in schools and mitigatation effortse

Thu, 2021-04-29 19:59 — mike kraft

Survey finds evidence schools can be a source of coronavirus spread A new study finds evidence that schools can be a source of coronavirus spread to staff and the families of students if those schools don’t take precautions such as requiring masks and limiting extracurricular activities. By <a href="/profiles/joshua-berlinger">Joshua Berlinger</a>, <a href="/profiles/james-griffiths">James Griffiths</a>, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/profiles/kara-fox" target="_blank">Kara Fox</a> and Niamh Kennedy, CNN CNN

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With graphs: Tracking Coronavirus Cases at U.S. Colleges and Universities

Wed, 2021-04-28 17:29 — mike kraft

Tracking Coronavirus Cases at U.S. Colleges and Universities Coronavirus cases continue to climb steadily at colleges, a New York Times survey has found. Some schools have announced vaccine requirements for students returning in the fall. The New York Times

Tens of thousands of coronavirus cases have been reported at American colleges in recent weeks, and infections have steadily continued to increase, even as vaccine eligibility has expanded and as some universities have announced plans to require shots.

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Why mask mandates for kids need to continue

Wed, 2021-04-28 16:35 — mike kraft

Why mask mandates for kids continue even as case numbers go down As COVID-19 vaccinations increase and cases begin a downward trend, states are slowly rolling back health guidance such as limited crowds and mask wearing. In Michigan, several outbreaks of cases have been reported over the last few weeks, including some in child care centers. The state is now mandating masks for children over 2. IVAN PEREIRA YahooNews

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France to start a nationwide schooolclosure and domestic travel bans to counter the spreading coronovirus.

Wed, 2021-03-31 18:58 — mike kraft

France to close schools, ban domestic travel as virus surges PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up... AP NEWS

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OPINION: How can we get people to trust the AstraZeneca and other vaccines?

Mon, 2021-03-22 10:29 — mike kraft

News Update: A U.S. trial found that AstraZeneca’s vaccine was 79 percent effective with no serious side effects, according to results released on Monday.

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CDC backs distance of three feet between students, which may help schools open

Fri, 2021-03-19 11:23 — mike kraft

CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms. The... AP NEWS

NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.

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Stepped up virus testing programs for schools, more funding for health equity issues

Wed, 2021-03-17 17:32 — mike kraft

Expanded testing part of Biden administration school plans Pushing forward with its plan to reopen schools this spring, the Biden administration is expanding coronavirus testing for teachers, staff and students and convening a summit for educators to... AP NEWS

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Simulations showing the importance of windows to the reopening of schools.

Wed, 2021-03-17 15:04 — mike kraft

Why Opening Windows Is a Key to Reopening Schools A simulation of airflow in a real New York City classroom shows how simple ventilation and filtration can reduce the probability of coronavirus exposure. nytimes

The C.D.C. is urging communities to reopen schools as quickly as possible, but parents and teachers have raised questions about the quality of ventilation available in public school classrooms to protect against the coronavirus.

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Schools weigh whether to seat students closer together than 6 feet

Tue, 2021-03-16 19:44 — mike kraft

Schools weigh whether to seat students closer together BOSTON (AP) — New evidence that it may be safe for schools to seat students 3 feet apart — half of the previous recommended distance — could offer a way to return more of the nation's children to... AP NEWS

BOSTON (AP) — New evidence that it may be safe for schools to seat students 3 feet apart — half of the previous recommended distance — could offer a way to return more of the nation’s children to classrooms with limited space.

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