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This fact sheet provides information for organizations to use in preventing and responding to ransomware-caused data breaches.

This resource helps schools improve their ventilation systems to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and provide healthy learning environments. It outlines how American Rescue Plan funds can be used to improve indoor air quality and is part of the Department of Education’s efforts to support schools as they prepare to welcome students back to in-person learning this fall.

A guide for K-12 school and communities for the 2021-2022 school year. 

A flowchart that provides guidance for determining what to do if a student becomes sick or reports a new COVID-19 diagnosis at school.  

A guide for parents and families in preparing for their students return to school for the 2021-2022 academic year. 

A guide for school leaders in preparing for safe in-person learning and welcoming students back to physical classrooms for the 2021-2022 academic year.

This guidance recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status.

This website is a one-stop hub for ransomware resources for individuals, businesses, and other organizations to help private and public organizations mitigate their ransomware risk.

This updated version of COVID-19 guidance for school administrators outlines strategies for K-12 schools to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and maintain safe operations.

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) released the COVID-19 Handbook Volume 3: Strategies for Safe Operation and Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education Students, Faculty, and Staff to provide additional strategies for higher education institutions (IHEs) and communities as they work to reopen for in-person instruction safely and equitably.