On July 16, 2021, PDE advised school entities to follow current CDC guidance. The PDE and DOH did NOT release separate state guidance or recommendations for the start of the 2021-22 school year. Therefore, the most updated guidance is found in Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools on the CDC website. Below are some important pieces for school leaders to note. Where We Were You may … [Read more...] about COVID Prevention Strategies Remain Critical to Protect School Communities This Fall
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USDOE Mandates Standardized Tests, But Does Provide Some Flexibility in Pandemic Year
On Monday, February 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education (“DOE”) informed states they must administer federally mandated standardized exams for the 2020-2021 school year. However, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the DOE provided states with flexible options with respect to assessment, accountability, and reporting systems. Accountability and School Identification Waiver: The … [Read more...] about USDOE Mandates Standardized Tests, But Does Provide Some Flexibility in Pandemic Year
