Without Internet Access, Students And Teachers In Rural Areas Struggle To Keep Up
In rural Massachusetts, school and library parking lots are some of the few places students and teachers can get a reliable Internet connection.
Education
For In-Person College, Coronavirus Testing Will Be Key. But Is That Feasible?
Colleges might be able to reopen their campuses if they're able to frequently test their students. But can they get tests --- and with budgets already squeezed, will they be able to afford it?
University Of California To End SAT And ACT Admission Requirement
University of California regents are suspending the ACT or SAT score requirement for admission. Many critics see the scores as a reflection of wealth rather than academic readiness.
Sextuplets Graduate High School Together
The Headrick family has a lot to celebrate this year. Eighteen years ago the couple had sextuplets. Now they're graduating high school – the first set of sextuplets to graduate together in Kansas.
News Brief: China's Hong Kong Law, Coronavirus College Tests, Guantanamo Delays
China considers controversial Hong Kong security laws. Colleges prepare to reopen in the fall. And, COVID-19 delays trials at Guantanamo Bay.
How The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Changed Work Of Educators In The U.S., Continued
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with special education teacher Anna Jones and school administrator Wayne Stewart about how the coronavirus pandemic has changed their work as educators.
How The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Changed Work Of Educators In The U.S.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with special education teacher Anna Jones and school administrator Wayne Stewart about how the coronavirus pandemic has changed their work as educators.
DeVos Faces Pushback Over Plan To Reroute Aid To Private School Students
The U.S. education secretary has told public K-12 schools they should use their coronavirus relief money to help private school students, too.
Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli To Plead Guilty In College Admissions Scandal
Loughlin is facing two months in prison and a $150,000 fine, according to the recommendations of the plea agreement. Her husband is facing five months in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Lori Loughlin Agrees To Plead Guilty And Serve Two Months In Prison
The college admissions scandal revealed last year has produced plea bargains. Actress Lori Loughlin has agreed to plead guilty and to serve two months in prison.