Opportunity for K-12 students sits at the cross-section of what they know and who they know, say researchers.

The district's decision helps set the stage for the next discussion: whether to require masks in the school year that starts in August.

Norwalk Public Schools' superintendent had big plans for her Connecticut district's COVID recovery but a city budgeting decision stalled her plans, she says.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says the federal government will not micromanage schools but will ensure students receive free, appropriate public education.