Immediately following the CDC’s February 12, 2021 release of its Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Mitigation, the US Department of Education (USDE) released U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools. The first volume supplements CDC’s Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Mitigation. ED’s handbook provides practical examples and roadmaps to provide educators and staff with the tools they need to implement CDC’s recommended safe practices for in-person learning. Access the handbook by clicking here or by going to: