School districts that serve tens of thousands of Colorado students are using discredited or inconsistent approaches to teach children how to read, contributing to the state’s persistently low rates of reading proficiency. A Chalkbeat investigation found the state’s 30 largest school districts and three charter networks together use three dozen core curriculums, often different ones in […]
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Saskatoon preschool teacher takes classroom to driveways, garages during COVID-19
A measuring tape marks out three meters and bright cones provide a visual barrier. Preschool teacher Uli Hecker has found a way to follow public health orders for COVID-19 while safely connecting face to face with her young students from Hansel and Gretel Preschool in Saskatoon. “Face time without touching,” said Hecker, who admits it […]
Child care provider adds teaching her kids to responsibilities of caring for others’ young ones
Tonya Chandler’s 6-year-old daughter made a fort in the playroom, the daily hub of Chandler’s home child care business. The fort isn’t so unusual, but the fact that Chandler’s daughter is there and not in her kindergarten classroom is; as is the name she decided to give her newly constructed shelter: a “coronavirus fort.” Because […]
Teacher connects with students through goodie bags
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Joy Rees teaches kindergarten at Sams Valley Elementary and wanted to do something special for her students. Using Easter Bunny-like skills, she put together gift bags and dropped them off at each student’s house. It was something she really wanted to do since she hasn’t been able to be with her […]
Local families say stimulus checks will help them stay afloat
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala (WBMA) — Soon millions of Americans will receive a stimulus check from the government. For many families, it can’t come soon enough. Ashley Williams works at a daycare, but it’s closed for now. She says her family is down to one income. “How long are we going to be in this situation because everything’s […]
Local daycare helps working parents during pandemic
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) — This past Monday started the first week of exempted emergency child care programs for essential workers with children. This followed Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement last week to close child care facilities as part of an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Priority was given to parents who work in essential […]
Day care operators confused over directives; reopening on hold
Concern over changes in state rules and recommendations guiding child care centers amid the coronavirus scare — and worry over their liability if a child in their care becomes ill with covid-19 — have kept some closed after obtaining state waivers to remain open. “They have been confused and frustrated. It’s a mess,” Diane Barber, […]
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Hurts Small Businesses
Small businesses are feeling the financial burden of the Coronavirus outbreak. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across America are closed to prevent the further spread of the virus. While all businesses have been affected by the pandemic, small business owners and employees are feeling financial pressure the most. “Non-essential” businesses have been closed for […]
Day Cares Stay Open During Pandemic – Taking Extra Precautions
Child care has always been a vital resource for families and now its role is crucial for those who continue to work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Washington daycares have been cautious in their approach in addressing the virus outbreak and serving their families and children. The Missourian contacted several daycares to find out how they’re handling […]
New Braunfels kindergarten teacher, 44, dies from coronavirus
The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Texas rose to 26 on Friday, and on Thursday a 44-year-old New Braunfels man died from the virus. Adolph Mendez, 44, had lived in New Braunfels for the past 14 years and taught at Oakwood Church, reported The Herald-Zeitung, sister paper to The Kerrville Daily Times. […]