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After almost 7 months, some elementary students return to the classroom full-time
When schools shut down for in-person instruction back in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, nobody thought it would be almost seven months before students would be able to return to the classroom full-time, but that’s exactly what happened.…
Perspective | Dyslexia, it’s a rich man’s game
It’s been said many times — “Dyslexia is a rich man’s game.” Parents who have money can hire a private tutor, an advocate, a literacy specialist, a lawyer; pay for very expensive private evaluations; and place their child in a private school where teachers have the knowledge and skill to teach a dyslexic child how to read. If…
The Editor’s Notes
EdNC’s Nation lost his mom over the weekend. On Facebook he posted, “Our family joins the ranks of those who have lost someone to addiction — and the ranks of those grieving a terrible loss in 2020.” We are with you, Nation. Please hold Nation in love and light and send him your thoughts and prayers.
This week EdNC will look at factors that influence district decisions to bring students back to school: the politics and the data, the science and the ethics, parent and teacher voice, etc. You can see the wide range of choices by districts across North Carolina reflected in the articles curated for our news aggregation today. Stay tuned.
Need to know
COVID-19 and student learning in the United States: The hurt could last a lifetime
"Teachers, administrators, and parents have worked hard to keep learning alive; nevertheless, these efforts are not likely to provide the quality of education that’s delivered in the classroom."... Read the rest
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STUDY | American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Health Association Find Rapid Rise of Pediatric COVID-19 Cases Over 5-Month Period
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Iredell-Statesville Schools | Elementary schools returning to in-person attendance five days a week
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Henderson County | Plan A for schools ‘not feasible’; Teachers, parents disagree on sending
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Nearly 5,000 fewer students in CMS this year — an unprecedented drop
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Winston-Salem Forsyth | School board approves plan to gradually reopen schools
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Guilford County Schools is exploring new remote option at request of families and school board members
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Macon County Schools | School board moves grades K-5 to "Plan A"
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board weighs benefits of remote vs. hybrid classes
