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On May 17, the Brookings Center on Regulation and Markets is convening a discussion on how the advent of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence has potential for applications in the domestic environment that could alleviate the persistent burden on women.
After the mandate expires on Feb. 28, individual districts can opt to enact local requirements, and students and educators can wear masks in classrooms if they like.
State officials are phasing out the mask mandate in Massachusetts public schools — and reactions are reliably mixed.
BOSTON â With nearly every public school in Massachusetts again offering full-time in-person learning as the second school year shaded by the coronavirus pandemic winds down, state education officials are making plans to ensure that kids aren't falling behind. Meanwhile, some parents are concerned about the impacts mandated masking and other COVID-19 restrictions have on students' wellness. Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeff Riley said Tuesday that all elementary and middle schools in Massachusetts are now offering full-time in-person learning and 99 percent of high sch...
Nearly every public school in Massachusetts is offering full-time, in-person learning for students as the second school year shaded by the coronavirus pandemic winds down, Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeff Riley said Tuesday. More kids are getting used to being back in the classroom with COVID-19 restrictions, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Tuesday released its Academic Excellence Roadmap as it looks ahead to summer and fall. Meanwhile, parents and advocacy organizations Tuesday pressed the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to ease mas...