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Q&A | What does this new pandemic moment mean for young children?

by Liz Bell | August 31, 2021

As the COVID pandemic evolves, so do the factors influencing parents’ decisions. When it comes to young children specifically, information has shifted as scientists understand more about the coronavirus and its variants.…

Perspective | A parent’s back-to-school thoughts: Meeting the teacher

by Kiara Ruth | August 31, 2021

It’s been a long year since my son, Miles, was in school, and I would be lying If I said that I wasn’t nervous.…

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The Editor’s Notes

Here is the agenda for the meeting of the N.C. State Board of Education today and here is the agenda for tomorrow.

Need to know

• Some NC school districts temporarily stop in-person classes again due to COVID surge

  The News & Observer | August 31, 2021

• Controversial NCHSAA reform bill advances to Senate floor. Sponsors heighten blame game.

  The Winston-Salem Journal | August 31, 2021

• DISTRICT LEADERS | Understanding ESSER Funding: Learn exactly what ESSER funding is and how you can best use it to make positive impacts for your school

  RTI | August 31, 2021

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