Florida Education Chief On His State's Aggressive Approach To Reopen Schools
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran about the push to reopen schools in his state.
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As We Return To Work And School During The Pandemic, Can The Air Inside Be Kept Safe?
Changes to ventilation — everything from opening windows to making pricey upgrades to HVAC systems — can help reduce the risk of the coronavirus being spread inside a building.
Students With Disabilities Struggle To Learn Remotely
While many schools are continuing distance learning, educators want to do things differently this time for students who need special education services. Parents say the schools have to do better.
For Standout Indiana High School Graduate, The Sky Is The Limit
Taran Richardson is a star athlete, on the Dean's list and senior class president. He applied to 70 colleges and was accepted by 65. Richardson chose Howard University to study astrophysics.
Georgia Teachers' Back-To-School Rap About Virtual Learning Goes Viral
Callie Evans and Audri Williams rap about online learning and the COVID-19 pandemic from the empty halls of Monroe Comprehensive High School, backed up by mask-wearing, move-busting cheerleaders.
Move In, Move Out: For In-Person College, Everything Rests On The First Few Weeks
Across the country, hundreds of thousands of college students are making their way to campus to begin the fall semester.
NYC Teachers Union 'Prepared To Strike' If Safety Demands Are Not Met
The president of the city's United Federation of Teachers called for testing every student and staff member before the start of school, set for Sept. 10.
Helpline Adds Mental Health And Emotional Support For Educators
The continuation of remote learning and stress from the pandemic is putting a strain on many people.
App State Faculty Vote 'No Confidence' In Chancellor
The fall semester at Appalachian State University has started amid fears about the potential threat of COVID-19, and the university's administration is working to reassure students and faculty afte
Michigan State And Notre Dame Suspend In-Person Learning Over COVID-19 Concerns
The University of Notre Dame is moving all undergraduate instruction online for two weeks after a surge in cases, while Michigan State University is asking students to stay home for the fall semester.