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Read: College Students More Concerned about COVID-19 than Ever

College Students More Concerned about COVID-19 than Ever

A new survey has found that 9 out of 10 college students say campuses face a full-blown mental health crisis.

Read: Schools, Colleges React to COVID Surge with Online Classes, Revised Rules

Schools, Colleges React to COVID Surge with Online Classes, Revised Rules

In response to the huge spike in coronavirus cases, many campuses and districts are temporarily switching back to distance learning and mask mandates.

Read: 30% of K-12 School Districts Don’t Have Cloud Security, Survey Finds

30% of K-12 School Districts Don’t Have Cloud Security, Survey Finds

Although 94% of K-12 districts use cloud platforms, 50% either don’t have a cloud security platform or don’t know whether or not one exists.

Read: University of Alabama System Releases COVID-19 Guidelines for Fall 2021

University of Alabama System Releases COVID-19 Guidelines for Fall 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but masks are for those who aren’t vaccinated at the University of Alabama System.

Read: Pandemic Pushes Rise of School Cyber Attacks, Projected to Keep Climbing

Pandemic Pushes Rise of School Cyber Attacks, Projected to Keep Climbing

Virtual learning coupled with poor cyber defenses contributes to schools’ vulnerability to ransomware.

Read: Mississippi State Revamps Its Security Force

Mississippi State Revamps Its Security Force

MSU plans to beef up its patrol with new campus security officers now that the COVID-19 dust has cleared.

Read: Cal State, University of California Systems to Require COVID Vaccines for Students and Faculty

Cal State, University of California Systems to Require COVID Vaccines for Students and Faculty

CSU’s requirement will only take effect if the FDA fully approves one or more of the vaccines that received emergency authorization, but UC will mandate vaccination without full FDA approval.

Read: NYC, LA Public Schools to Hold In-Person Classes This Fall

NYC, LA Public Schools to Hold In-Person Classes This Fall

New York students will not have distance learning options, but Los Angeles students will be able to attend remote classes if they wish.

Read: Study: Texas School Reopenings Last Fall May Have Led to Hundreds of COVID Deaths, Thousands of Cases

Study: Texas School Reopenings Last Fall May Have Led to Hundreds of COVID Deaths, Thousands of Cases

The study found that in Texas, about 90% of the school districts reopened last fall without any “staggered or phased-in attendance.”

Read: AFT President Endorses Full Return to In-Person Learning This Fall

AFT President Endorses Full Return to In-Person Learning This Fall

With vaccines widely available, the president of teacher’s union says it’s time for students to get back to school.

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