School Systems
Planning
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Risk Assessment and Testing Protocols for Reducing SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in K-12 Schools
Report developed by experts at Johns Hopkins University and Duke University to help school administrators assess the risk of SARS-COV-2 in their schools. Discusses key considerations in developing a screening program to regularly test students and staff.
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Johns Hopkins University eSchool+ Initiative: School Reopening Policy Tracker
Real-time analysis of education recovery plans for K-12 schools put forth by states, territories, and national organizations.
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OpenSmartEdu: COVID-19 Planning Guide and Self-Assessment for Higher Education
Website designed to guide higher education in planning operating strategies. Includes planning tools, databases, and trackers relevant for colleges and universities.
CDC: Schools and Childcare Programs​
Guidance for administrators of K-12 schools and child care programs. Covers operating considerations, testing, contact tracing, and FAQs.
CDC: Colleges, Universities, and Higher Learning
Guidance for administrators, faculty, and staff at institutes of higher education. Covers operating considerations, testing, contact tracing, and student foreign travel.
WHO: Considerations for school-related public health measures in the context of COVID-19
Considerations for operations and measures needed to minimize risk.
Data
MCH Strategic Data: COVID-19 IMPACT: School District Status Updates for Fall 2020
Interactive map displaying teaching method, mask policy, and sports participation by school district.
Tools
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Johns Hopkins University eSchool+ Initiative: COVID-19 School Reopening Checklist
Checklist that K-12 schools can use to prepare for reopening during the 2020-21 academic year.
CDC: Back to School Planning: Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
Official CDC checklist on back to school planning for parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Webinars and Webcasts
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Back to School 2020
Webcast with Johns Hopkins University experts covering the topic of school re-opening and challenges leaders, teachers, parents, and students should consider in the coming months.