Education

'The State Must Provide' Author On Funding Inequality Across Nation's Colleges

5:19pm August 28, 2021

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Atlantic staff writer Adam Harris about his new book, The State Must Provide: Why America's Colleges Have Always Been Unequal — And How To Set Them Right.

After more than a year of hybrid and remote learning, many students are returning to their college campuses. These Life Kit episodes can help guide you through your academic year.

Education

You've Made It To Campus! Now What? These Tips Can Help You Navigate College Life

2:32pm August 28, 2021

by Janet W. Lee

Whether you're just starting school or returning to campus after a year of adjusting to remote and hybrid-learning, we've got tips to help guide you through this academic year.

Illustration of mother helping her daughter with math during video call class with professor at home.

Education

These Back To School Tips Can Help Parents Support Their Kids This School Year

6:01am August 28, 2021

by Wynne Davis

School is back in session! These Life Kit episodes can help parents support their children to make sure they have on of the best school year's yet.

How To Help Your Child — And Yourself — Through The First Day Of School

5:01pm August 27, 2021

The first day back to school can be a dreaded experience — for both children and parents. This year might be especially scary, as many children have spent a year and a half learning from home.

Illustration of college students cheating.

Reports Of Cheating At Colleges Soar During The Pandemic

4:57pm August 27, 2021

by Sneha Dey

Many universities have seen increases in academic misconduct. And while cutting corners took on different forms during the pandemic, the jury is still out on whether cheating actually went up.

Xavier Becerra, secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Children's Mental Health Gets Millions In Funding From The Biden Administration

2:12pm August 27, 2021

The Biden administration has announced nearly $85 million in funding for youth mental health awareness, training, and treatment.

Education

Guilford County Schools Addresses Concerns From COVID To HVAC

4:37pm August 26, 2021

by Keri Brown

Hillary Creech, of Jonesboro, Ark., built a DIY air purifier for her husband's classroom. "My husband's classroom in particular has a wall full of windows, none of which open," she said

Does Your Kid's Classroom Need An Air Purifier? Here's How You Can Make One Yourself

1:38pm August 26, 2021

by Gabrielle Emanuel

With some high-quality air filters, and a lot of duct tape, some teachers are making DIY air purifiers – one that was designed by experts but can be built by amateurs.

Gov. Abbott issued an executive order on Wednesday banning any state or local mandates requiring people to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Texas Governor Issues Order Banning Local Vaccine Mandates

1:33pm August 26, 2021

by The Associated Press

The move by the Texas governor comes as Texas has reported the most COVID-19 patients in its hospitals since the pandemic began.

Elaine Murphy's home in New Albany, Ind., is lined with family photos of her grandchildren. The president of the school board of the New Albany-Floyd County school district is a life-long educator. Schools were always her safe haven, but things are changi

She Joined The School Board To Serve Her Community. Now She's In The Crossfire

12:58pm August 26, 2021

by Farah Yousry

School boards and superintendents are facing backlash over mask and vaccination policies. What were once nonpartisan public service jobs have now become more political — and dangerous.