Latest News


AAP Updates Summer 2021 Camp Guidance

(From Huffpost) The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidelines about summer camps amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing that “safe camp participation” is possible — and can offer real benefits t

College Enrollment Declines Continue

(From Inside Higher Ed) New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center indicates the drop-off in high school graduates immediately matriculating to college this fall may not be as dramatic as initially

New Relief Package Allocates $2.75 Billion for Private Schools

(The New York Times) On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the ARP Act), a $1.9 trillion economic relief package. The ARP Act includes $2.75 billion specifically earmark

Record-High Turnover Expected in 2021

(From SHRM) More than half of employees surveyed in North America plan to look for a new job in 2021, according to a new report commissioned by the Achievers Workforce Institute, the research arm of Achievers, an employe

Majority of Parents Support In-Person Schooling, Poll Finds

(From Gallup) A new Gallup poll found that 79% of U.S. parents favor in-person learning for their kids, compared to 21% of parents who do not. Although majorities of parents across major demographic subgroups are support

CDC Shortens Social Distancing Guidelines in Elementary Schools

(From The New York Times) In a major policy revision, federal health officials have relaxed the six-foot distancing rule for elementary school students, saying they need only remain three feet apart in classrooms as long

White House Invests $10 Billion in COVID-19 Testing for Schools

(From NPR) The Biden administration is directing $10 billion from the recently passed stimulus package toward increased Covid-19 testing in schools, the White House announced Wednesday. The funding will go out in April a

New IRS Guidance on PPP and ERC

(From CliftonLarsonAllen) On March 1, 2021, the IRS issued highly anticipated guidance regarding the employee retention credit (ERC) and includes rules explaining how businesses with forgivable Paycheck Protection Progra

Nearly One-Third Of Parents May Stick With Remote Learning

(From NPR) In a sign of the disruptions that have become routine this school year, 43% of parents said that they had switched among virtual, in-person or hybrid since the previous fall, and 29% of parents say they are li

House Gives Final Approval To COVID-19 Relief Package

(From The Journal of Accountancy) House lawmakers Wednesday gave final approval to President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, sending the legislation to his desk for his signature, which President Joe Bi

Growing Teacher Shortage Worries Experts

(From K-12 Dive) Across the country, school districts are finding it harder to fill open teaching positions and keep new teachers in the classroom — a trend educators worry may be exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A

Combatting Pandemic Fatigue in the Workplace

(From SHRM) One year into the pandemic, across all industries, workplace and mental health continues to be a serious issue: Reported symptoms of depression and anxiety have tripled and quadrupled since the start of the p

All U.S. States Now Offering Vaccines to Teachers

(From The New York Times) As of today, all K-12 educators nationwide are officially eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19, and at least 38 states were already vaccinating school workers to some extent by the end of

Senate Passes Amended $1.9 trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

(From Journal of Accountancy) Last week, the Senate voted 50–49 to approve a bill that includes a $1.9 trillion U.S. coronavirus relief package. Known as the American Rescue Plan Act, H.R. 1319, the bill will be sent to

New Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Talks School Reopening

(From NPR) In an interview with National Public Radio, President Biden's new Education Secretary, Miguel Cardona, urged schools to open "as soon as possible," stressing the importance of in-person learning to student hea

Half of Workers Wish to Remain Remote Permanently

(From SHRM) New research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) shows over half (52%) of 1,000 U.S. workers would choose to permanently work from home on a full-time basis if given the option. Of those who

Uncertainty Remains For Effectiveness of Virus-Screening Tech

(From The New York Times) Over the past year, colleges and universities have been quick to apply innovative solutions aimed at limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, many schools that use fever scanners and

Asian American Students' Return to Classrooms

(From The Washington Post) As school buildings start to reopen, Asian and Asian American families are choosing to keep their children learning from home at disproportionately high rates. In New York City, Asian American

Texas Schools Cope With Winter Storm

(From American School & University) Freezing temperatures, snow and ice have left much of the state of Texas without electricity and access to water, and schools across the state continuing to survey their buildings

NAIS-NBOA Data Collection Collaboration

(From NBOA) NBOA is excited to announce a formal collaboration with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) to collect financial operations data together. Beginning this summer, your school will enter data