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Guilford County Schools Considers Modifying Reopening Plan
Guilford County Schools is considering delaying the start of in-person classes for some younger students.
College Says Students May Have Sought COVID-19 Infection To Boost Plasma Donor Payout
Brigham Young University-Idaho says it is "deeply troubled" that students may have intentionally tried to contract COVID-19. A nearby plasma center offers $100 for each donation with antibodies.
Princeton University Agrees To Nearly $1 Million In Back Pay To Female Professors
The university has agreed to give back pay to 106 female full professors, but did not admit liability in the U.S. Labor Department's investigation.
'Desk Guy' Fills A Need For Students Who Are Distance Learning
A handy father uses his decades of carpentry skills to make free desks for students doing distance learning in his community, along with the help of a local grocery store.
News Brief: Confirmation Hearings, Calif. Drop Boxes, School Enrollment
Day 2 of hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. California officials tell state GOP to stop distributing ballot drop boxes. And, October student totals will determine school funding.
Podcast Examines How 'Nice White Parents' Become Obstacles In Integrated Schools
Serial reporter Chana Joffe-Walt says progressive white parents may say they want their kids to go to diverse schools — but the reality tells a different story. Her new podcast is Nice White Parents.
Parents Hustling To Adapt After New York City Closes Schools In Some Areas Again
New York City has put some areas back into lockdown after a spike in coronavirus infections. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Jane Diina, a Brooklyn mother of two.
'The Big Experiment': Alaska School District Returns To Classrooms
A school district just north of Anchorage, Alaska, has more than 11,000 students in class. While there have been some coronavirus cases, the district says it's been able to deal with them quickly.
Portraits Of Resilience: How 19 Women Around The Globe Face The Pandemic
Women often bear a heavier burden at times of crisis. They take care of the kids, the house, the survival of families. NPR photographed and interviewed 19 women over 3 weeks. Here are their stories.