COMIC: How To Raise Informed, Active Citizens
From talking about history to volunteering in your community, here's how to get your kids thinking about what it means to be a good citizen.
Education
Chicago Said Teachers Needed To Return In Person. The Teachers Voted No
After the union vote, the district said it had pushed back the return of K-8 teachers and staff until Wednesday to "ensure we reach a resolution without a disruption to student learning."
Education Pick Miguel Cardona On Biden's Promise To Reopen Schools
President Biden pledged to reopen most of the nation's K-12 schools during his first 100 days. When asked if that goal was "too optimistic," Cardona said, "No, I think it's strong leadership."
Colleges Ramp Up Testing For Spring Semester Return
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced Friday that it avoided returning to campus 112 undergraduate students who tested positive for the coronavirus through its
How The Pandemic Transformed Senior Year For 3 High School Students
Three high school seniors — Bronte Roltsch, Aya Hamza and Madeline Mueller — update NPR's Michel Martin about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting their lives and post-graduation plans.
Historian Discusses The Politics That Shape U.S. History In Schools
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to historian Hasan Kwame Jeffries about how American school children learn about U.S. history.
Author Interview: 'The New Phd: How To Build A Better Graduate Education'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with professor Leonard Cassuto and former university administrator Robert Weisbuch about their new book.
Biden's Plans To Reopen Schools In His First 100 Days
Biden has made reopening most K-12 schools a major priority for his first 100 days and he's signed a flurry of executive orders indicating a much stronger role in federal leadership to do that safely.
News Brief: Vaccine Rollout, State Of The Economy, Biden's Education Plan
The U.S.' coronavirus vaccine rollout continues to be difficult. A look at the state of the economy as Biden begins his presidency. And, Biden wants to open schools as soon as possible.
WS/FC Schools Delays Return For Most High School Students
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education voted on Thursday night to modify its re-entry plan for high school students.