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A lesson in storytelling: The CMS Foundation and ‘The Yearbook’

by Mebane Rash | August 2, 2021

The CMS Foundation in partnership with Duke Energy recently released what they call “The Yearbook.” It is a breathtaking collection of stories, all reflections on school during the pandemic.…

Perspective | From Madison to Mecklenburg, districts rely on coaches to retain and support teachers

by Jay Korreck | August 2, 2021

Scott Whitney is a teacher at Madison Early College High School in Marshall, and he just finished his third year of teaching and his first year teaching science — all during a pandemic.…

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The Editor’s Notes

Politico reports, “President Joe Biden has sought to fund universal pre-K for the nation’s 3- and 4-year-olds, creating what he says will be the country’s most educated generation. And his plan could be on its way to getting Senate Democrats’ buy-in as soon as this week.” See link to newsletter for more information.

Need to know

• U.S. Senate mulls a path to universal pre-K

  Politico | August 2, 2021

• Biden Calls on Schools to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Kids 12 and Up

  Education Week | July 29, 2021

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