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More than 1,800 additional COVID-19 cases reported in schools, total tops 36,000 MJ Slaby and Arika Herron, Indianapolis Star
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More than 1,800 additional cases of COVID-19 in schools across Indiana were reported Monday by the Indiana State Department of Health.
Of the additional cases reported Monday, 1,289 occurred in students, 242 occurred in teachers and 338 occurred in school staff members. Most of the newly-reported cases occurred in the last week, although some date back to earlier this month.
Schools in Central Indiana have a mix of in-person and virtual learning options. Schools are not asked to report cases among students, teachers or staff members that have no contact with the school community and thus don t present a risk for exposure, like those that occur in virtual students.
Report: Indiana is 29th in child well-being. Racial disparities also take a big toll. Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star
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Indiana ranks 29th nationally for child well-being and 35th in child health, according to the 2021 Kids Count Data Book.
The annual report which is compiled, analyzed and released by the Indiana Youth Institute offers a profile of child well-being at statewide and county levels using indicators of family and community, economic well-being, education and health. It also offers insight into how service providers and policymakers can address the issues affecting the health and well-being of Hoosier children.