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Going Back to School During COVID-19

What will school look like during the 2020-2021 school year?
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Published: August 3, 2020

What will school look like during the 2020-2021 school year? This guide from NEA and Reading Rockets, developed through our partnership with WETA, brings you the following resources, which include news headlines, expert recommendations, and statements from professional organizations on these topics:

  • Reopening schools
  • Policy and funding
  • Distance learning
  • Impacts on communities and families
NEA provides guidance and resources for returning to classrooms safely, and with an emphasis on racial and social justice.

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