U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the extension of three nationwide waivers this week, giving child nutrition program operators the flexibility to continue to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also promoting social distancing. With the extension of these waivers, models such as drive-thru food pickups, bus delivery and other means to deliver
From Minnesota Public Radio | View article Most U.S. states have canceled in-person classes for the rest of the academic year. This week in Senate testimony, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, sounded a cautionary note on the prospect of reopening school buildings nationwide, even in the
From the Star Tribune | View article A Star Tribune survey of parents shows that the more frequent the live video sessions between staff and students, the greater their satisfaction with their children’s learning.
From the Star Tribune: State health and education officials are developing graduation guidelines that will be released in the coming weeks, a spokeswoman said.
From WCCO: On Sunday, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education Mary Cathryn Ricker spoke with Esme Murphy about navigating distance learning.