New York City Reaches Deal With Teachers Union, Will Reopen Schools On Sept. 21
The union representing most of the city's educators had been on the brink of voting to authorize a strike over concerns related to the coronavirus.
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Teachers In New York City May Strike Over COVID-19 Concerns
Next week's start for New York City schools is on shaky ground as one of the largest teachers unions considers a strike. The union, along with other groups, raised issues with the reopening plan.
U.K. Students Begin To Return To Classes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Many parents in England are looking forward to this week's return to school, but the government's shifting policy on coronavirus precautions has some worried as infections rise.
News Brief: Trump Trip, NYC Schools, COVID-19 Hot Spot
President Trump travels to Kenosha, Wis., on Tuesday. Teachers in New York City schools move closer to a strike. And, India is emerging as the new global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.
Remote Learning's Distractions Put Extra Pressure On Students With ADHD
With less structure and supervision than is typically provided inside a classroom, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.
Communities Are Trying To Help Working Parents Who Face A Child Care Gap
With many schools opening up either part-time or remotely, working parents face a childcare gap. Districts and nonprofits are partnering to provide accessible childcare and remote learning options.
Distance Learning Presents A Challenge For Students With ADHD
Distance learning is a big challenge for many students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other learning disabilities. And making it work often requires parents to become educators.
Preventing College Parties? Shame And Blame Don't Work, But Beer Pong Outside Might
With desperate pleas and social contracts failing to curb college parties, schools have turned to punitive consequences. But are the students the ones to blame?
Learning Curve: We Meet A Mother Of 4 As The School Year Begins
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to a single mother in Charlotte, N.C., as her four children try to get online for their remote classes.
Mayors Of College Towns Brace For The Economic Impact Of Remote Learning
Mayor Walt Maddox of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mayor Donnie Tuck of Hampton, Va., and Mayor Bruce Teague of Iowa City, Iowa, on how they're trying to halt the spread of the coronavirus.