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More masks, less distancing: California updates its Covid-19 school guidelines
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The guidelines are stricter than CDC guidelines, which say that students and teachers do not have to wear masks if they've been vaccinated.California
California directs districts to offer remote independent study this fall
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An education "trailer bill" includes provisions to expand independent study eligibility to students whose health would be put at risk by in-person instruction.Around Town
Wellness Center seeks sponsors for annual fundraising walk
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"Walk for Wellness" is an accessible, inclusive, and socially-distanced event to be held September 20-26.California
Remote learning here to stay, via independent study
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An amendment introduced July 5 to an education funding bill would require schools to offer independent study programs for students who don’t yet feel comfortable returning to the classroom.California
Pandemic drove sharp rise in California families opening their own home schools
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Almost 35,000 California families filed a private school affidavit to home-school their children during the 2020-21 school year — more than double the number filed before the pandemic.Featured in Category
School Board approves budget, LCAP at final meeting of 2020-2021 school year
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Also: new APT president shares goals for coming school year and Board looks ahead.Education
Special ed and high-needs students get windfall in budget deal
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A historic boost in state funding will allow educators to make investments in high needs students, special education, and early childhood education.California
Grading changes, other Covid accommodations await Gov. Newsom’s signature
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An extra year in high school, a Pass or No Pass option and minimum graduation requirements would help undo damage from the pandemic.Featured in Category
