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Sec. Duncan Asks Schools to Draft "Continuity of Learning" PlansSept. 15, 2009—Due to the potentially serious widespread H1N1 “swine flu” threat this fall/winter in the U.S. with children, youth and young adults especially at risk, the Obama Administration has provided health information to states and local school districts, and the U.S. Department of Education has provided “Continuity of Learning” guidance to the nation’s educators. In case schools have to close due to student and/or teacher illness, or stay open, but experience significant levels of absences, the Secretary asks schools/districts to develop “Continuity of Learning” plans, to continue to provide resources and assistance to students so that they can keep up with lessons and learning while ill at home. The U.S. Department of Education has begun to partner with some companies and other organizations who have agreed to assist with the “Continuity of Learning” efforts. They seek assistance from publishers/providers of instructional materials. The “Continuity of Learning” Initiative provides an unexpected and unique set of potential federal government relations opportunities for some companies and organizations. There are long-term political and policy upsides and downsides.
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