Nationwide school closures in spring last year were not effective in containing the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to a study of 847 municipalities in Japan. The number of new COVID-19 cases was, in fact, more likely to be higher in municipalities that closed schools than in thos...
For example, using Cauchemez and colleagues' estimate2 of a reduction in cases of 15% (range 13–17) from a school closure and assuming baseline mortality from COVID-19 of 2% (1·5–2·4), the κ for this scenario is 0·176, with an associate βcrit=0·024. Therefore, the case...
school closureCOVID-19COVID-19-related school closures in spring 2020 interrupted learning routines and posed a great challenge for students' competencies acquisition and self-concepts. Concerns about possible learning losses due to school closures, especially for disadvantaged students, are justified, ...
Sometimes we use a rich and relevant children’s book as an anchor for exploration; sometimes teachers sense that a particular topic may be helpful in connecting the children to the school and each other; other times (and our favorite) is when we see patterns emerge in the children’s play...
The closure of schools and sustained disruption of typical schooling in response to COVID-19 has put a strain on children and families, heightening mental health issues and highlighting the necessity of extended school services, particularly for students with SENDs. In some communities, services for...
Viewpoint The Urgency and Challenge of Opening K-12 Schools in the Fall of 2020 Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD; Christopher C. Morphew, PhD JAMA Original Investigation Association Between US Statewide School Closure and COVID-19 Incidence and Mortality in the US Katherine A. Auger, MD, MSc; Samir...
Between January 2020 and May 2021, Luxembourg experienced an average of 48 days of full closure for pre-primary schools, primary schools, and lower secondary schools, while upper secondary general schools were closed for an average of 34 days, lower than the OECD average (OECD,2022,2021). Gra...
As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of school buildings across the country, Rosproy served as a co-chair of the educator task force that helped compile Kansas’s continuous learning guidance. A career preschool educator, Rosproy hopes to bring a voice to the important role early chi...
The 2020–2021 academic year brought numerous challenges to teachers across the country as they worked to educate students amidst the COVID-19 pandemi
In response to the current challenges of Covid-19 in the country, the Ministry of Education (MOE) made an announcement on 8 November highlighting the changes in school operations, including the postponement of public examinations. Here’s the gist of what you need to know: Due to ...