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PublishedApril 11, 2022
Trans athlete penalty bill heads to Tennessee governor’s desk
The bill would add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2022
Maine teachers urge lawmakers to address COVID sick leave loophole
A bill passed last year required local school districts to provide school staff with 15 additional days off for pandemic-related absences, but some districts have not done so since October, citing what opponents call a loophole in the original bill.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2021
Democrats aim to dramatically reshape child care, preschool
The proposal would provide all 3- and 4-year-old children with universal access to preschool, the largest expansion of free education since high school was added about 100 years ago.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2021
California becomes 1st state to require vaccine or testing for teachers and school staff
Gov. Gavin Newsom cites the surging delta variant, which has challenged plans for the opening of school this fall across the country.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2021
Fears of delta variant ignite anger as schools reopen across the country
Throughout the delta-plagued country, officials in big cities and rural counties must balance safety, science and political fealty.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2021
Schools reopen with masks optional in many U.S. classrooms
Most states are leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
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PublishedMay 12, 2021
In response to pandemic, proposal looks to protect Maine teachers from bullying
A spokesman for teachers said the pandemic has revealed that school workers face unique job challenges and should be able to work in an environment free from bullying.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
Bill would give Maine teachers lifetime certification after 20 years on the job
The state teachers' union supports the measure, but a group representing school boards opposes the legislation, saying it could erode teacher quality in Maine.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2021
Schools weigh whether to seat students closer together
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.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2021
Commentary: Nationwide, K-12 schools need more state, federal help to reopen safely
They are trying to support students through distance learning, safely resume in-person instruction and help them catch up.
Public schools
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