School Closures

Read: Cybersecurity Incident Shuts Down Des Moines School District

Cybersecurity Incident Shuts Down Des Moines School District

Classes last week were cancelled in Massachusetts, and this week, in Iowa.

Read: N.C. Power Substation Sabotage Affecting Schools, Hospital

N.C. Power Substation Sabotage Affecting Schools, Hospital

The North Carolina power outage has prompted the closing of schools. A hospital also had to switch to a backup generator.

Read: Houston Area Schools Close Amid Boil Water Crisis

Houston Area Schools Close Amid Boil Water Crisis

The boil water notice is impacting more than 2 million people in and around Houston.

Read: AMA Slams CDC’s New COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance

AMA Slams CDC’s New COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, M.D. said that a negative COVID-19 test should be required for ending isolation after a person tests positive for the virus.

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: Rise in COVID Cases Prompt Colleges to Switch to Virtual Classes

Rise in COVID Cases Prompt Colleges to Switch to Virtual Classes

Non-academic events and other in-person activities are also being cancelled due to the recent spike in COVID cases on campuses.

Read: NC High School Shooting Injures 1 Student

NC High School Shooting Injures 1 Student

The 15-year-old school shooting suspect, who is also a student, is facing four charges, including attempted a first-degree murder charge.

Read: Texas Supreme Court Allows Schools to Require Masks

Texas Supreme Court Allows Schools to Require Masks

The temporary restraining order overturns Gov. Abbott’s mask mandate ban, allowing school districts to implement the requirement to slow the spread of COVID.

Read: Here’s the Updated CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools

Here’s the Updated CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools

Per the CDC, fully vaccinated students and staff don’t need to wear masks inside campus buildings.

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.

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