You can read more about the following headlines in the April Outlook newsletter from the Council for American Private Education (CAPE). All WCRIS schools are members of CAPE through their affiliation with WCRIS, the official chapter of the Badger state.
Choice Grows Across the Nation with West Virginia Leading
West Virginia, South Dakota and Kentucky have expanded parental choice. This growth is justified by a recent study on school choice and NAEP test scores which found a connection between education freedom and high NAEP scores.
Social Distancing Closes to 3 Feet
The CDC has updated their social distancing guidelines for schools by reducing the long-standing 6 feet to 3 feet. This change comes after scientists have found the damage of remote, isolated learning outweighs the potential risk of COVID exposure, paving the way for school re-opening. You’ll now need less space to house your students. Masks are still recommended.
Updated EANS Guidelines
The US Department of Education released an Updated EANS FAQ. You can find the FAQ here.
Biden’s Proposal Boosts Education Spending
In the President’s budget, education programs are getting a massive boost of $22.6 billion across Title I and IDEA.
