FDA authorizes emergency use of Pfizer’s vaccine
The FDA officially approved emergency use authorization for a Covid-19 vaccine Friday. The beginning of the end.
Election frivolity ends at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court refused to allow Texas and other states to file a complaint against voting practices in MI, GA, WI, & PA.
About those important lessons in kindergarten
What could the long-term effects be for toddlers who are growing up in a world without playdates and other social interactions?
Marching band changes during the pandemic
Marching band has been greatly diminished by the Covid-19 pandemic; some schools have made various adjustments to the program.
Clinton, Bush, Obama say they’ll get vaccinated
Vaccines against Covid-19 are making their way through government regulatory agencies; the 3 living former presidents say they're ready.
Kerfuffles over bullying, discrimination in 3 states
8 million students get racist emails in Fla.; a gay boy sues a district for not stopping bullying; access divides remote students in Calif.
Fla. schools must plan to catch remote students up
Schools in Fla. must offer families a choice of continued e-learning through next semester. More choices must be offered if students fall behind.
Heartbreak as remote learning drags us down
Math scores drop this year as students use more remote learning. Mental health issues increase. Also, eat healthy at home.
Some NYC students to start in-person learning Mon.
Some NYC elementary students will be able to return to in-person learning on Dec. 7, provided they made certain choices this fall.
Student news roundup, Illinois, Nov. 30
Creative arts during a pandemic, pause on winter sports, Thanksgiving activities, election volunteers, and a passion for equality.