The Education Week Spotlight on Student Health & Safety is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors for their insights on what the data says and how educators can play a part in protecting their students; the risks for unvaccinated students; how other educators are handling the delicate situation of returning to in-person learning; and pinpointing most effective mitigation steps.
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Student Well-Being
What the Research Says
CDC: Lags in Childhood Vaccines Could Spark Outbreaks in Other Illnesses
Regular childhood immunizations haven't caught up to pre-COVID-19 levels, and schools are urged to take steps now to stem outbreaks.
School & District Management
Q&A
Vaccinated Staff at 'Exceedingly Low' Risk of Getting COVID-19 From Unvaccinated Students
Dr. Ashish K. Jha, dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, offers guidance to K-12 leaders on the next phase of the pandemic.
School & District Management
In Their Own Words
The Governor Banned Mask Mandates in Schools. This Superintendent Won't Stop Wearing His
Schools in Iowa can't require masks anymore. A small town superintendent keeps his on, and finds most of his school community doing so, too.
Privacy & Security
Q&A
What Educators Should Know About Digital Self-Harm During Hybrid and Remote Learning
Some research suggests the phenomenon known as "digital self-harm" is on the rise and schools need to address it more directly.
Student Well-Being
What the Research Says
Masks, Tracking, Desk Shields: How Much Do School Measures Reduce Families' COVID-19 Risk?
A new study pinpoints the most effective mitigation measures and suggests that the more of them schools use, the better.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
What We Know About Suicide During the Pandemic (and What We Don't)
Preventive services must be rooted in what we know to be true about suicide, writes school psychology professor Marisa E. Marraccini.
School & District Management
Opinion
School Reopening Requires More Than Just Following the Science
Educators can only “follow the science” so far. Professional expertise matters too, writes Susan Moore Johnson.