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COVID-19 Mask Mandates Brought Back in 3 US Universities

Three U.S. universities have announced a reinstatement of masks on campuses, citing increasing COVID-19 cases among students. At Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., an indoor mask requirement began on April 7 and is applicable on the main and medical center campuses. The decision was taken after undergraduate students exhibited higher rates of infection. The rules…


COVID-19 Mask Mandates Reinstated at 3 US Universities

Three U.S. universities have announced that they will temporarily reinstate a mask mandate on their campuses, citing increasing COVID-19 cases among students. At Georgetown University in Washington, an indoor mask requirement that began on April 7 is applicable on the main and medical center campuses. The decision was taken after undergraduate students exhibited higher rates…


Vaccinations the Only Way to Get Rid of Masks in the Classroom: Federal Health Minister

Victoria has been encouraged by the federal Health Minister Greg Hunt to launch a mass COVID-19 vaccination program in schools to boost vaccination rates so mask mandates can be removed for students. The state has maintained masks for students in grades three to six despite being the state with the highest vaccination rates for children…


Parents and Students Protest California Schools’ Extended Mask Mandate

LOS ANGELES—Many parents lost patience when California lifted the indoor mask mandate for vaccinated individuals while delaying the decision for all K-12 students and teachers. Hundreds of parents and students gathered in front of the Chino Valley Unified School District the morning of Feb. 15 to protest. “It’s time for the kids to stand up for…


Victorian Government Releases Return to School Plan

The Victorian Labor Government have released its return-to-school plan for students with COVID-safe measures in place to minimise disruptions to face-to-face learning. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said that “day one, term one, is very important. We want to have our kids back in the classrooms; we want kinder back, we want as little disruption to…


New LAUSD Superintendent’s Policy History on COVID-19, School Choice

LOS ANGELES—Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Miami-Dade School District and the next superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), has a record of promoting educational outcomes, expanding learning options, and supporting COVID-19 mask and vaccination requirements in schools in Miami. Carvalho became one of the nation’s most sought-after education leaders during his 13…