https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/vaccines Vaccines en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:44:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trumps-order-on-vaccines-sows-confusion-as-school-starts/2026/08 The president of the National Association of School Nurses warns of vaccine confusion and pushback. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:44:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trumps-order-on-vaccines-sows-confusion-as-school-starts/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/measles-cases-are-rising-how-educators-can-protect-themselves/2026/02 As some common childhood illnesses make a comeback in schools, here's what educators need to know. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:16:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/measles-cases-are-rising-how-educators-can-protect-themselves/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/flu-is-hitting-schools-hard-as-community-cases-surge/2026/01 Some schools have closed buildings as flu cases have surged. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:29:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/flu-is-hitting-schools-hard-as-community-cases-surge/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-will-scaled-back-childhood-vaccine-recommendations-mean-for-schools/2026/01 Schools could encounter new questions about which vaccines are required. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:26:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-will-scaled-back-childhood-vaccine-recommendations-mean-for-schools/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-orders-new-review-of-religious-exemptions-to-school-vaccines/2025/12 The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new look in a school vaccination case and declined to review library book removals. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:45:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-orders-new-review-of-religious-exemptions-to-school-vaccines/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/with-childhood-vaccination-rates-falling-debate-on-religious-exemptions-grows/2025/09 There is growing pressure from parents and the Trump administration for exemptions to be expanded. The U.S. Supreme Court could decide. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:02:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/with-childhood-vaccination-rates-falling-debate-on-religious-exemptions-grows/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/florida-moves-to-end-school-vaccine-mandates-will-other-states-follow/2025/09 Florida state leaders announced plans to get rid of all vaccine mandates, including for schools, making it the first state to do so. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:16:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/florida-moves-to-end-school-vaccine-mandates-will-other-states-follow/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/childhood-vaccinations-are-down-schools-are-bracing-for-outbreaks/2025/08 But local efforts can put communities in a stronger position to respond to them, a school health expert says. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:59:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/childhood-vaccinations-are-down-schools-are-bracing-for-outbreaks/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-rfk-jr-s-vaccine-views-matter-for-schools/2025/07 This year could bring significant changes to how school-age kids are protected from many viruses. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:10:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-rfk-jr-s-vaccine-views-matter-for-schools/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-rfk-jr-s-new-covid-shot-recommendations-could-mean-for-students/2025/05 The health and human services secretary said that annual COVID shots are no longer recommended for healthy children. Thu, 29 May 2025 18:50:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-rfk-jr-s-new-covid-shot-recommendations-could-mean-for-students/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-nurse-convinced-parents-to-vaccinate-their-kids-against-measles/2025/04 “We know that parents trust not only nurses, but especially school nurses," said Kate King, a school nurse in Columbus, Ohio. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:35:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-nurse-convinced-parents-to-vaccinate-their-kids-against-measles/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-measles-outbreak-grows-see-how-your-states-vaccination-rate-stacks-up/2025/03 Outbreaks of once-eradicated diseases, like measles, are becoming more common and severe as childhood vaccination rates decline. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:57:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-measles-outbreak-grows-see-how-your-states-vaccination-rate-stacks-up/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-school-staff-might-need-a-measles-booster-here-is-whos-affected/2025/02 Some educators could have received their measles shots during a five-year span when an ineffective version was given. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:38:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-school-staff-might-need-a-measles-booster-here-is-whos-affected/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/measles-is-on-the-rise-as-vaccinations-drop-where-does-that-leave-schools/2025/02 With an outbreak in West Texas, are the conditions ripe for more measles outbreaks elsewhere? Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:08:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/measles-is-on-the-rise-as-vaccinations-drop-where-does-that-leave-schools/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-close-as-flu-and-other-respiratory-illnesses-spike/2025/02 Some schools are temporarily closing to stop the spread of infection—or because too many staff are sick. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:42:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-close-as-flu-and-other-respiratory-illnesses-spike/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-could-rfk-jr-as-hhs-secretary-mean-for-school-vaccine-requirements/2024/11 The vaccine skeptic in line to lead the mammoth federal agency could influence schools' vaccine rules, even though they're set by states. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:40:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-could-rfk-jr-as-hhs-secretary-mean-for-school-vaccine-requirements/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/measles-outbreaks-have-more-than-tripled-how-schools-can-help/2024/07 Getting more parents to vaccinate their children means leaning into relationships. Most states offer resources, too. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:16:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/measles-outbreaks-have-more-than-tripled-how-schools-can-help/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-transgender-youth-medical-care-may-impact-schools/2024/06 The justices will decide whether a Tennessee law that bars certain treatments for transgender minors violates the equal-protection clause. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:55:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-transgender-youth-medical-care-may-impact-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/cdc-recommends-shorter-isolation-period-for-covid-19/2024/03 Under the new guidance, students won't need to stay home from school for 5 days. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:46:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/cdc-recommends-shorter-isolation-period-for-covid-19/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/vaccine-rates-remain-down-exemptions-are-up-what-it-means-for-schools/2023/11 New federal data show that vaccine rates among schoolchildren have not rebounded since the pandemic. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 23:03:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/vaccine-rates-remain-down-exemptions-are-up-what-it-means-for-schools/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-school-year-a-new-covid-19-variant-what-are-schools-to-do/2023/08 School is starting, a new COVID-19 variant is circulating, and cases are rising. Here's advice for schools. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:55:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-school-year-a-new-covid-19-variant-what-are-schools-to-do/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/plans-to-require-student-covid-19-vaccinations-flopped-heres-why/2023/02 Policies mandating COVID-19 vaccines for school attendance have largely failed to materialize three years into the pandemic. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:58:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/plans-to-require-student-covid-19-vaccinations-flopped-heres-why/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/support-for-school-vaccine-mandates-is-declining-survey-shows/2022/12 A growing share of parents say they oppose routine childhood vaccines as a prerequisite for school attendance. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:22:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/support-for-school-vaccine-mandates-is-declining-survey-shows/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/goodbye-to-covid-vaccine-testing-mandates-what-that-means-for-schools/2022/09 The changes come after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its COVID-19 guidance for schools. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:50:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/goodbye-to-covid-vaccine-testing-mandates-what-that-means-for-schools/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/nyc-school-vaccination-study-shows-differences-based-on-race-and-community/2022/09 Schools serving a majority of Asian students had the highest vaccination rates. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:01:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/nyc-school-vaccination-study-shows-differences-based-on-race-and-community/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/messaging-about-vaccines-and-boosters-3-best-practices-for-school-districts/2022/09 Officials expect the COVID-19 vaccine to become as routine as the annual flu shot. Here's what schools can do to prepare families. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:26:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/messaging-about-vaccines-and-boosters-3-best-practices-for-school-districts/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/student-absences-may-spike-due-to-low-vaccination-rates-weaker-immunity/2022/08 School leaders should brace for waves of respiratory infections this fall. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:57:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/student-absences-may-spike-due-to-low-vaccination-rates-weaker-immunity/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/white-house-outlines-key-covid-prevention-strategies-for-this-school-year/2022/08 Prevention best practices focus on testing, vaccinations, and school building ventilation. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:12:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/white-house-outlines-key-covid-prevention-strategies-for-this-school-year/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/covid-vaccination-rates-for-kids-are-stalling-what-it-means-for-schools/2022/05 What's a school to do when just 1 in 3 elementary students are on track to be fully vaccinated by the end of the school year? Tue, 24 May 2022 20:12:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/covid-vaccination-rates-for-kids-are-stalling-what-it-means-for-schools/2022/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-in-10-educators-havent-gotten-a-covid-booster-shot/2022/05 Some educators don't believe boosters are worth the potential side effects, or that they need one after having gotten COVID. Thu, 05 May 2022 21:02:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-in-10-educators-havent-gotten-a-covid-booster-shot/2022/05