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Gov. Greg Abbott stresses local school officials "know best" whether schools should reopen

by Patrick Svitek Aug. 4, 2020 Updated: 2 hours ago In preparation for the new school year, the state has distributed to schools more than 59 million masks, more than 24,000 thermometers, more than ... read more

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UN chief warns world faces 'generational catastrophe' because of COVID-19 school closures

One billion students were left without classrooms when schools were closed in 160 countries across the globe and 40 million children “missed out on education in their critical pre-school year,” he ... read more

Tyrese Hunter becomes the latest high school basketball player from Wisconsin to commit to Iowa State

Racine St. Catherine's guard Tyrese Hunter became the latest boys basketball player from the join the ranks to Iowa State when he announced he has verbally committed to the program Tuesday afternoon. read more

Roc Nation partners with Brooklyn’s LIU to launch new school

Z's Roc Nation entertainment company is partnering with Brooklyn's Long Island University to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment. The new school will begin enrolling students ... read more

Noblesville students are first to return to school buildings in Hamilton County

The district starts school Tuesday with 90% of students expected in-person. Noblesville is the first of the Hamilton County districts to start school. read more

With remote back-to-school, child care challenges for providers, families emerge

"We are in the midst of a tornado," said Jorge Perez, president and CEO of YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. "... We are going to need additional funding." ... read more

Some school districts reject Iowa in-class requirements

At least two school districts in Iowa are refusing to follow the governor's demand that they return students to classrooms, rebuffing the idea that the state can override what local officials believe ... read more

Should you send your child back to school? Here's how to weigh the coronavirus risks

As parents and caregivers grapple with whether to send their children to school for in-person learning this fall, Dr. Dara Kass, Yahoo News' medical contributor, explains how you can weigh the ... read more

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted downplays coronavirus testing mandate in relation to Ohio high school sports

The start of the OHSAA fall sports season for contact sports is contingent on whether schools will be required to test participants for COVID-19. read more

Minnesota high school football, volleyball move to spring, other fall sports to start on time

The Minnesota State High School League also cleared soccer and individual-based sports — cross-country, girls' tennis and girls' swimming — to start as scheduled Aug 17 with limitations. read more

OHSAA allowing schools to partner with outside media outlets to broadcast Friday night high school football games live

The OHSAA will allow schools to seek revenue from local media outlets to broadcast Friday night football games live. read more

Iowa governor says students won't receive credit if school districts defy 50% mandate on in-person classes

"If schools move to primarily remote learning without approval, according again to the law, those days do not count toward instructional time." ... read more