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Pennsylvania Schools Will Open in the Fall

Pennsylvania Schools Will Open in the Fall

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday that there is “no question” that schools will be open for in-person learning this fall. What remains unclear is how and when that will happen.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • June 01, 2020
Utah Higher Education Expected to Begin In-person Classes

Utah Higher Education Expected to Begin In-person Classes

The University of Utah plans to resume on-campus classes this fall, albeit with modifications to ensure safety of students, employees and visitors. Utah State University President Noelle Cockett said the No. 1 question parents and students ask about fall term is whether USU will have in-person classes this fall.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • May 26, 2020


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Boston City Council to Consider Rules for School Data Sharing with Law Enforcement

A measure was introduced after it was revealed that Boston schools had disclosed immigration status data, among other information, with law enforcement.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • May 11, 2020
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Most U.S. Schools Closed Until At Least Fall

While the Trump administration is encouraging schools to consider reopening schools sooner this spring, most state officials believe they will not resume in-person learning until the fall.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • April 30, 2020
Enabling Students To Learn Safely

Enabling Students To Learn Safely

Schools continue to search for integrated and universal solutions to meet their communications challenges.

  • By William Sako
  • April 14, 2020
Creating School Cyber Rules

Creating School Cyber Rules

Campus IT managers are responsible for managing their school’s tech stack.

  • By Nicolas Poggi
  • April 14, 2020
How to Leverage AI

How to Leverage AI

Academic reputation is a key driver for colleges and universities to attract the best students, but campus safety is becoming an increasingly important factor in the college-choice equation.

  • By Jason David
  • April 14, 2020
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Ohio Appeals Court Overturns School District Policy For Arming Staff Members

Concerned parents sued the Madison Local School District over its training requirements for staff members to carry a concealed weapon. Now, those policies have been struck down.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • April 02, 2020
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Coronavirus Pandemic Highlights Holes in District School Safety Plans

Some Ohio districts were more prepared than others because they had a pandemic response plan, providing guidance on long-term isolation from school buildings.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • March 26, 2020
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Florida School Safety Legislation Dies On Last Day of Session

Amid coronavirus fears and budget debates, the House and Senate could not come together to finalize updates to Florida’s school safety laws.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • March 16, 2020

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