(from NPR) Late last week, the National Center for Education Statistics announced a new survey to track how schools around the country are handling reopening campuses during the pandemic. The survey will be administered
(from OSHA and NBOA) OSHA issued new COVID-19 guidance for employers in the final days of January. In line with the Biden administration's previous measures, it focuses on face coverings and on employer responsibilities
(From The New York Times) It's been 11 months since schools first shut down across the country, and most students in the U.S. are still experiencing disruptions to their learning. In an effort to help students overcome t
(from EdSurge) Whether most U.S. schools will be reopen by late April, as proposed by President Biden and new Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, will depend on how quickly teachers can receive vaccinations and how quick
(from the Verge) The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced that it will discontinue its use of remote-proctoring software Proctorio after its summer 2021 term. The decision follows almost a year of outcry ove
(from Inside Higher Ed) Economist Nathan D. Grawe has published a new book, "The Agile College," which charts not only demographic trends but strategies colleges use to maintain and grow enrollments at sustainable levels
(From Blackbaud) While 2020 was filled with unprecedented change, the new year brings unprecedented opportunity as independent schools adjust to the new normal where change is abrupt and constant. Given the reality that
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(from the Society of Human Resources Management) Some employers, particularly smaller ones, have been surprised by the new requirement to report wages paid for leave taken under the Families First Coronavirus Response Ac
(from KQED) Data from K-12 schools that reopened for in-person instruction in the fall show little evidence that schools contributed meaningfully to the spread of COVID-19, according to a new article published Tuesday in
(from the 74 Million) While the Biden administration has promised to reopen all-remote public schools for face-to-face learning within the first 100 days, the threat of a new variant of the novel coronavirus may derail t
(From The Chronicle of Higher Education) President Biden issued an order last week asserting that Title IX’s protections based on sex extend also to sexual orientation and gender identity. The new executive order cited t
(From Inside Higher Ed) In his first days in office, President Joe Biden moved to dismantle a slew of Trump-era regulations, making visas easier for international students easier to come by. By executive order, Biden end
(From NPR and NBOA) On his first full day in office, President Biden announced he would sign several executive actions to help schools reopen for classroom learning. That includes creating a clearinghouse of best practic
(from Journal of Accountancy) The IRS has issued guidance (Notice 2021-11) to address how employers who elected to defer certain employees’ payroll taxes can withhold and pay the deferred taxes throughout 2021 instead of
(from CUPA-HR) A worker classification rule finalized by the U.S. Department of Labor on January 6, 2021, allows employers to offer independent contractors benefits without triggering employment status. The rule allows e
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(from Journal of Accountancy) The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury issued an 18-page document Tuesday detailing how Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers should calculate revenue reduction and
(from One Schoolhouse) Independent schools are considering a number of changes to their hiring practices and processes this year: in-person vs. online interviews; earlier conversations with faculty & staff around con
(from the New York Times) Initial reports about a new variant of COVID-19 were tinged with worry that children might be just as susceptible as adults, fueling speculation that schools might need to pre-emptively close. B
(from Howard Teibel) As we begin to catch a glimpse of life beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, with the delivery of effective vaccines, we should also consider how we will carry on the spirit of innovation and willingness to
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(from the Journal of Accountancy) The application window for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans will open Friday for lenders with $1 billion or less in assets, the U.S. Small Business Administration and T
