6 Ways College Might Look Different In The Fall
Colleges have been careful to leave the door open on their plans for the fall semester. Most experts say it will be anything but normal. Here's a sampling of how it could look.
Education
Coronavirus Victims: Students From 3 States Remember Their Teachers
Across the country, teachers, coaches and counselors have died from COVID-19. Current and former students share their memories of educators lost in Georgia, Texas and New York.
What Back-To-School Might Look Like For Chicago Students In The Fall
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson about extending distance learning for school students and bridging the digital divide.
Graduation Ceremony Postponed, Dream Internship Cut Short: 'I Have No Direction'
Allie Clancy, an aspiring TV producer, had to cut short her internship at Boston's TD Garden arena. "I'm trying to get used to the idea that I might not get a job in my field for a little while."
Looking Back On Kent State University Shooting 5 Decades Ago
Fifty years ago, National Guard troops opened fire on protesting students at Kent State University killing four and wounding nine — changing the perception of the Vietnam War in the U.S.
When After-School Activities Are Also Shut Down
With schools closed and kids cooped up at home, soccer coaches, dance instructors and other leaders of extracurricular activites are finding creative ways of keeping kids active and engaged.
Preparing Students To Enter An Unstable Job Market
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kamla Charles, a career counselor at Valencia College in Orlando, Fla., about how students can best equip themselves to enter a shaky job market.
How The Pandemic Might Affect The College Life Of High School Graduates, Continued
An NPR education reporter takes listener questions on how the pandemic is affecting graduation and college admissions for recent high school graduates, and what to expect next academic year.
How The Pandemic Might Affect The College Life Of Recent High School Graduates
An NPR education reporter takes listener questions on how the pandemic is affecting graduation and college admissions for recent high school graduates, and what to expect next academic year.
New York Schools Will Stay Closed For Rest Of The School Year, Cuomo Says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said campuses will not reopen this academic year, affecting an estimated 4.2 million students. The announcement comes as the state sees progress in its battle with COVID-19.