Education

A new book tells the story behind Operation Varsity Blues, the largest college admissions scandal ever prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Lies, Money And Cheating: The Deeper Story Of The College Admissions Scandal

1:57pm September 30, 2020

A new book tells the story behind Operation Varsity Blues. The juicy details demonstrate how the admissions process was already broken and extremely unfair.

The obstacles and hardships facing working mothers are not new, but the pandemic has given them more visibility.

'This Is Too Much': Working Moms Are Reaching The Breaking Point During The Pandemic

7:51pm September 29, 2020

by Andrea Hsu

The coronavirus did not create the struggles that working mothers face daily. But it has exacerbated them and made them more visible, forcing women of all income levels to make hard choices.

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Oregon District Offers Online Learning After Wildfires Postpone School

3:58pm September 29, 2020

by Elizabeth Gabriel

An Oregon school district hit by wildfires scrambles to create some normalcy and hold classes online. It's unclear how many families can participate since many of them have been displaced.

Education

Young Overachiever Might Make You Feel Like An Underachiever

6:41am September 29, 2020

Ian Taylor Schlitz, 14, started taking college classes at the age of 12. He just got his associate degree from Tarrant County College in Texas. Ian's older sister was accepted into college at age 9.

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Many Arkansas Teachers Refuse In-Person Classes Amid COVID-19 Concerns

8:34pm September 28, 2020

by Reese Oxner

Citing a lack of adherence to guidelines, teachers in Little Rock, Arkansas, have refused to teach in-person classes. The district is considering firing them.

Three Rockingham County Middle Schools Closed For Two Weeks Due To COVID-19

11:05am September 28, 2020

by Neal Charnoff

Three middle schools in Rockingham County are closed for at least two weeks because of exposure to COVID-19.

In numerous recent interviews, educators have told NPR they're concerned the rural-urban divide will only worsen if kids can't get online to learn.

In Internet Dead Zones, Rural Schools Struggle With Distanced Learning

5:00am September 28, 2020

by Kirk Siegler

Many American schools are back in class via distance learning. It's stressful everywhere but especially in rural districts where most students lack high-speed Internet and cell phone service at home.

The executive board of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators on Sunday declared a vote of no confidence against New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, left, and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, right, shown outside the Mosaic Pre-K Center

Education

NYC Principals Union Votes 'No Confidence' In Mayor And Schools Chancellor

6:10pm September 27, 2020

by Rachel Treisman

The union asked state authorities to intervene in New York City schools, just days before schools are set to open for in-person instruction.

'It's Not Consistent': Oakland Principal Brings Food To Students Cut Off From Meals

5:56pm September 27, 2020

Juan Vaca, principal of Global Family Elementary School, a Title 1 school in Oakland, Calif., discusses how his students are experiencing food insecurity and what he's been doing about it.

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How Louisiana Schools Are Doing After Hurricane Laura

7:42am September 27, 2020

by Aubri Juhasz

Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana last month, leaving a long trail of devastation. Public schools closed after the storm, but reopen this week with many buildings still damaged or destroyed.