Education

Biden Signs Most Far-Reaching Federal Protections For LGBTQ People Yet

4:12pm January 28, 2021

by Leila Fadel

President Biden has signed an executive order to combat discrimination against LGBTQ people in health care, housing and education. The action is the most far-reaching of any federal protections yet.

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The San Francisco school board has voted to consider removing the names of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln from public schools, such as Abraham Lincoln High School.

San Francisco May Rename Schools Named After Washington, Lincoln And Others

12:37pm January 28, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

The move to potentially change the names of 44 schools, approved by the school board this week, has sparked debate in San Francisco about its timing and whether the list is overly broad.

Chicago Teachers Union leaders appear outside City Hall with a list of their demands and a box of coal in December. As of Tuesday, the union has failed to reach an agreement with Chicago Public Schools on a return to in-person learning.

Don't Call It A Comeback: School Districts That Never Opened Are Having Trouble Now

9:59am January 27, 2021

About a third of U.S. students haven't had a single day in a classroom since March 2020. Coming back now — with the virus still spreading and teachers pushing back — hasn't been easy.

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Prekindergarten students listen as their teacher reads a story this month at Dawes Elementary School in Chicago.

CDC Makes The Case For Schools Reopening

7:23pm January 26, 2021

by Cory Turner

Federal researchers say, with proper safety precautions, schools don't seem to fuel outbreaks, with some exceptions such as indoor sports practices.

Tip: Take your kids for a walk and help them understand which places are public and which are private.

Education

COMIC: How To Raise Informed, Active Citizens

12:23pm January 26, 2021

by LA Johnson

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.

The Chicago Teachers Union voted on Sunday to continue remote work only, in defiance of the school district's plans for K-8 teachers and staff to return to classrooms this week. Here, a sign in front of Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Septemb

Chicago Said Teachers Needed To Return In Person. The Teachers Voted No

4:33pm January 25, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

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."

Miguel Cardona, President Biden's nominee for U.S. education secretary, speaks during a December event announcing his nomination.

Education Pick Miguel Cardona On Biden's Promise To Reopen Schools

3:47pm January 25, 2021

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."

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Biden Signs Most Far-Reaching Federal Protections For LGBTQ People Yet

San Francisco May Rename Schools Named After Washington, Lincoln And Others

Don't Call It A Comeback: School Districts That Never Opened Are Having Trouble Now

CDC Makes The Case For Schools Reopening

COMIC: How To Raise Informed, Active Citizens

Chicago Said Teachers Needed To Return In Person. The Teachers Voted No

Education Pick Miguel Cardona On Biden's Promise To Reopen Schools

How The Pandemic Transformed Senior Year For 3 High School Students

Historian Discusses The Politics That Shape U.S. History In Schools

Author Interview: 'The New Phd: How To Build A Better Graduate Education'