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CDC Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs

The CDC’s Plan, Prepare, and Respond guide to COVID-19: Resources for school and program administrators as well as parents and caregivers.

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11 pieces of career advice you wish your younger self knew

Hindsight is 20/20. As a career advisor, I have the opportunity to talk to college students and help them avoid the mistakes my colleagues and I made…

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10 Tips to Promote Engagement on Zoom While Working From Home

Email, texts, and even video calls limit the amount of information we convey when communicating with our co-workers.

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Education Week: Coronavirus and Schools

The coronavirus pandemic has upended America’s K-12 education system. Here, find the most relevant news, information, and resources on how…

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Re-entry Plans for 2020-21

Re-entry plans for the 2020–21 school year, organized by district.

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COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool

This site provides interactive context to assess the risk that one or more individuals infected with COVID-19 are present in an event of various…

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The 10 questions candidates always forget to ask in job interviews

It’s easy to forget in the moment, but a job interview goes both ways. You’re both judging whether you’re a good fit for the position and the company.

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How to ace your next online job interview

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the way we work — and that includes how we interview for that work. While remote job interviews are nothing new…

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This one powerful practice will instantly make you more influential

In our often-polarizing world, the ability to change someone’s mind can be a powerful asset. In a professional setting, it’s a critical tool for influencing…

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How to network during a pandemic

Walking into a room of unfamiliar faces can be daunting, especially when you’re trying to make a good impression at a networking event. As…

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53 words to describe yourself in an interview and on your resume

In daily life, people aren’t usually asking you how you describe yourself, but during the job search process, it’s an extremely common question. Even if…

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Return to Work Playbook

This playbook is the Dallas Independent School District’s guidance on re-entry into the workplace. Guidance concerning the…

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The cover letter format example you need to get the job

First impressions matter. That’s why a cover letter exists. It’s often the first thing a potential employer sees after they check your name, email, and possibly…

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TEA: COVID-19 Support and Guidance

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) continues to work with the Office of the Governor, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the…

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CGCS: Coronavirus Information

The Council of the Great City Schools has published a comprehensive guide to the latest alerts, links, and information relating to COVID-19.

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