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(From The 74 Million) As coronavirus cases surge across the country, a new study shows young children may be less likely to spread the virus. The paper examined 47 youth and 32 adults who had been infected with the virus
(From Inside Higher Ed) A Boston-based US appeals court has rejected a challenge to Harvard's affirmative action policy brought by a group representing Asian Americans who claimed the school discriminated against them as
(From EdSurge) In an election that drew historic turnout among Americans, there is at least one issue that collected victories up and down the ballot: early childhood education. The Biden administration’s plans for early
(From Bolton & Company) The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased worker’s compensation claims costs across all industries. In an effort to cover additional costs, the California Workers’ Compensation Insurance
(from APPI Energy) The utility market is experiencing volatility due to a wide variety of factors, from natural gas production levels to the approaching winter. How those increases play out on a local level can vary. A g
(from Venable) On October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) said it would utilize Loan Necessity Questionnaires in connection with its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan review process. Borrowers who,
(From CNBC) Amid sharp enrollment declines due to the pandemic, some colleges and universities are slashing tuition prices in an effort to lure students back. Princeton, Georgetown and Johns Hopkins are among those offer
(from the Chronicle of Higher Education) In 2016, the election of President Trump caught colleges off guard. On many campuses, protests lasted several days, with students often clashing across political lines. Racist and
(from CNN) Last Friday, the CDC released guidance regarding the spread of COVID-19 among those living in the same home. The new guidance is based on recent research, which found that more than half (53%) of those living
(From the New York Times) Even though some students are still learning remotely, the pandemic has brought new life to an outdoor education movement, inspired in part by Scandinavian “forest schools,” where elementary sch
(From The New York Times) Across the country, the coronavirus is forcing universities large and small to lay off or furlough employees, delay graduate admissions and even cut or consolidate core programs like liberal art
(from LinkedIn) "Being a facilities guy for many years, 'sustainability' has always been a green term, predominantly associated with our environmental stewardship -- a philosophy which I highly value," wrote Wayne J. of
(from the Washington Post) Federal health officials issued new guidance on Wednesday that greatly expands the pool of people considered at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus by changing the definition of who is a
(From NBOA) In order to better align with your audit schedule, NBOA’s Business Intelligence for Independent Schools (BIIS) data entry period has been moved to later in the year. BIIS will be open for 2019-20 school year
(from the Washington Post) Some private schools have rearranged schedules so students will not have classes November 3, in part to allow students who want to serve as poll workers to do so without penalty. Anyone over 16
(from Society for Human Resource Management) Starting Jan. 1, 2021, the maximum earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax will increase by $5,100, up from the $137,700 maximum for 2020 to $142,800 in 2021, the
(from the Journal of Accountancy) The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released guidance Tuesday confirming that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness applications are not due on Oct. 31. Fears of a
(From NPR) There has been a 16% drop in kindergarten enrollment among U.S. public schools this fall compared to enrollment numbers in October 2019, according to a study of U.S. public schools by NPR. Despite some reports
(From SHRM) One in three U.S. companies responding are lowering their projected salary increases for 2021 amid concerns over weaker financial results and budgetary restraints in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, accordi
