Education
Drop-Off In Lottery Sales Will Hurt States' School Budgets
Lotteries across the country are hurting with revenues down hundreds of millions of dollars. That could have big implications for states that rely on that money for a portion of education funding.
U.S. Rule Blocking Some International Students Gets Pushback
A hearing Tuesday may decide the fate of international students after it was announced that they would be prohibited from being in the U.S. if their schools only had online classes this fall.
Schools, Businesses, Cities Push Back On Rule Blocking Some International Students
The Trump administration says it will ban international students in the fall if their education is online-only. Colleges and businesses say that decision could devastate the economy.
Los Angeles And San Diego Schools Announce Online-Only Fall
The districts cite "skyrocketing infection rates" in the coronavirus pandemic in Southern California.
N.C. Teacher Expresses Her And Other Teachers' Concerns About Reopening Schools
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Tamika Walker Kelly, president of the North Carolina Association of Educators, about what she and other teachers think as they prepare to start the school year.
Coronavirus Pandemic Spotlights Problems With Online Learning
How can schools ensure that students have what they need for ongoing remote learning? NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Nicol Turner Lee, who studies digital divides in education.
When Schools Reopen, Grandparent Caregiver's Safest Choice Is Home Schooling
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Keith Lowhorne, a caregiver to his three young grandchildren, about the possibility of schools reopening in the fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Many Arizona Educators Urge Governor To Delay The Start Of School
Arizona's governor pushed back the reopening of schools by a couple of weeks. The teachers union and state school superintendents want no in-person classes until at least October.
Florida Tech 'Will Suffer Significantly' With Student Visa Changes
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Florida Institute of Technology President Dwayne McCay about how student visa changes will affect his campus, which has a large international student population.