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Yahoo LifeSchool report card: Nearly 80 percent of U.S. teachers and school staff received 1 dose of vaccine, more universities require COVID-19 shot come fall
The CDC says a majority of teachers and school staff received at least 1 dose of vaccine and more universities require students to get vaccinated before returning for the fall semester.
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School Report Card: Entire school board resigns over hot mic incident, L.A. parents host Zoom blackout over slow reopening
An entire Calif. school board resigned after harsh comments about parents were caught on a Zoom call, and a Washington state school tests out instrument pods. Here's what's unfolding this week in the education world.
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School Report Card: L.A. schools' reopening plans put officials at odds, Ohio governor may reallocate vaccines meant for teachers
The announcement that L.A. elementary schools can reopen has school officials pushing back, and the Ohio governor says it's "unacceptable" that some school districts may not resume in-person classes come March.
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The CDC says in-person schooling can be done. Here's how.
The CDC released new guidance for K-12 schools reopening safely this week, including color-coded reopening zones and ideas for physical distancing.
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Smokers prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine in New Jersey. Teachers 'feel devalued' by the decision.
"You can’t say that opening schools is a main priority if you keep moving teachers down the list," Donna M. Chiera, president of the American Federation of Teachers New Jersey, tells Yahoo Life.
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Some teachers opted to discuss the Capitol riot with students. Here’s how they approached it.
"These minds are not just for math equations — we have to teach them how to be critical thinkers of their society," says one teacher.
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Pre-K teacher goes viral after sharing virtual-classroom dance parties: ‘It’s about bringing that joy factor’
"I get my joy and my energy from being with the kids, and I know that they thrive off the same thing, so it's about bringing that joy factor,” teacher, mentor and philanthropist Azel Prather, Jr. tells Yahoo Life about bringing dancing into his lessons.
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Students bring teachers to tears with 'moving' messages of gratitude during online classes
Videos of students thanking their professors are circulating on TikTok.
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School Report Card: Schools 'assign' students to play in the snow, some teachers may leave profession thanks to pandemic
Some school districts are making sure students can enjoy their first snowfall, while many teachers are being pushed to the brink.
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Teachers turn to TikTok to give a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make virtual learning happen
Educators across the country are using the hashtag #virtualteaching to show TikTok users what it takes.
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This pregnant teacher is doing distance learning from her hospital bed: 'I chose to start the school year with the students'
A California elementary school teacher has been in the hospital for eight weeks thanks to a high-risk pregnancy — but is still teaching.
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How a school teacher raised $1M for educators around the U.S. — with help from Khloe Kardashian, Lance Bass and Kamala Harris
Courtney Jones, founder of ClearTheList Foundation, wants all teachers to have financial support this back-to-school season.
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Teacher shortages are a big problem in the U.S. The coronavirus pandemic could make it worse.
There was a national teacher shortage before COVID-19. The pandemic complicates the problem.
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How outdoor classrooms might — and might not — be the pandemic solution schools need
Proponents of outdoor learning say it could allow students and teachers to safely return to in-person instruction. But weather, and the challenge of finding outdoor space in urban areas, can add to the challenges.
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The Unwind: Moms share their tips for dealing with back-to-school stress
Moms share how they successfully keep stress levels in check during back-to-school season.
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Teachers go viral for back-to-school rap: 'No COVID-19, ain't worried 'bout a thing'
Two Georgia high school teachers are backed by mask-wearing cheerleaders in the viral videos posted to Instagram.
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Teachers are writing their wills before returning to school amid pandemic: 'This is a life-or-death thing'
Teachers nervous about returning to campus for school are creating wills in the event that they become infected with COVID-19 and die.
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You want parents to teach kids amid the coronavirus pandemic this fall? Pay us.
It’s time to pay parents for the hard work of raising and teaching kids, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic, one writer says.
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Teacher writes her own mock obituary to protest school reopenings: 'She succumbed to the ignorance of those in power'
"Other tactics hadn't been working," Whitney Reddick tells Yahoo Life of her headline-making Facebook post.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics sparks debate by recommending that kids return to classrooms
Despite the pandemic, the AAP is advising schools to reopen so kids can avoid social isolation.
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Teachers across America are talking about racial injustice with 'fed up' students: 'They're sick of living in a world that's trash'
Educators are having emotional, candid and difficult conversations with their students about the death of George Floyd, racial inequity, police brutality and protests in the U.S.
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Coronavirus school closures push out student teachers. Will US teacher shortage get worse?
Coronavirus closed schools just as student teachers were set to finish their in-classroom training. Will they be able to apply for teaching jobs?
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Reese Witherspoon's clothing brand is sending teachers free dresses to show ‘a little extra love right now’
"Advocating for the children of the world is no easy task," Reese Witherspoon reportedly said.
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Teachers organize 50-car parade for students at home during the coronavirus pandemic: ‘There were a lot of tears’
The thoughtful educators wanted students to know they cared.
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Teacher unions: Children terrified by active shooter drills
The nation's two largest teachers unions want schools to revise or eliminate active shooter drills, asserting Tuesday that they can harm students' mental health and that there are better ways to prepare for the possibility of a school shooting. The American Federation of Teachers and National Education Association joined with the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund in calling for an end to unannounced drills or drills that simulate gun violence. “Everywhere I travel, I hear from parents and educators about active shooter drills terrifying students, leaving them unable to concentrate in the classroom and unable to sleep at night,” said Lily Eskelsen Garcia, president of the National Education Association.
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'Teacher of the Year' was nervous to kneel during anthem at college football championship: 'My leg was shaking'
Kelly Holstine, Minnesota's Teacher of the Year 2018 silently protested for marginalized communities.