The New Normal: Projecting The Impact Of COVID-19 On Education
You wake up, grab some breakfast, get to that first-period class, onto the second period, then third, fourth, some after-school activities, homework, and then you rinse and repeat.
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Med School Applications Soar In Wake Of Pandemic
Medical schools report applications are way up. Admissions experts are citing the pandemic, the economy and a prominent doctor. It's called "the Fauci effect."
College Students Reflect On Another Semester During The Pandemic
The pandemic meant that colleges and universities are wrapping up a semester unlike any other. We asked four students how they felt about the online classes and alternative housing.
Role Of Teachers Unions In The Push To Reopen Classrooms
In the pandemic-centered debate over school reopenings, teachers unions have been standing up with strike threats, legal actions and protests. Critics say this action has nothing to do with education.
Education Department Extends Student Loan Payment Freeze Through January
Congress hit pause on federal student loan payments in the CARES Act. The latest extension of this relief will last until after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
5 Things We've Learned About Virtual School In 2020
Most schooling has been offered online this semester. Teachers are working hard to improve that experience, but many students are still left behind.
Baratunde Thurston: How To Citizen
This year's election saw historic voter turnout. But in a divided democracy, how else can we commit to our civic duties? This hour, Baratunde Thurston joins Manoush with ideas on how to citizen.
Enrollment By International Students In U.S. Colleges Plummets
The pandemic is a major reason, but the number of international students has been falling for years.
NPR's Student Podcast Challenge Opens For College Students!
NPR's Student Podcast Challenge: College Edition opens today! The contest closes on Feb. 15, 2021.
In 2020, Number Of International Students In U.S. Dropped By 16%, New Data Show
The number of international students studying in the U.S. has plummeted 16% this year. Some experts worry it may affect higher education in terms of both the learning environment and revenue.