Maryland And Ohio To Close Schools Statewide Due To Coronavirus
The closures come after many school districts and dozens of colleges and universities have temporarily closed because of the disease.
Education
Deadline Extension: NPR Student Podcast Challenge
The coronavirus has caused some schools to close, and teachers are asking for more time to finish their podcast assignments. Here's what you need to know.
The Challenges Of Online-Only Classes During Coronavirus Outbreak
To slow the coronavirus, colleges are canceling in-person classes and shifting to online only. How do students and faculty adapt, and what gets lost in the shift away from gathering in classes?
Washington State's Largest School District Closes Due To Coronavirus
Seattle Public Schools are shutting down for at least two weeks. The move is meant to slow the spread of coronavirus but it's also creating child care problems for parents.
Nebraska Teachers Are Piloting A Climate Science Curriculum — Using NASA Data
Teachers lack good climate science curricula. Climate change skeptics fear indoctrination. A pilot NASA course that lets high school kids use their climate modelling software could satisfy both.
When Should Schools Close For Coronavirus?
Closing schools can slow the spread of disease and, in turn, save lives. But it also causes huge disruptions, especially for children who depend on the free and reduced-cost meals they get at school.
Proactive School Closings Can Stem Disease Spread — But Closing Causes Its Own Worries
Closing schools could slow the spread of coronavirus — but school leaders worry closure comes with its own risks, especially for kids who depend on school meals and whose parents can't take off work.
It's Not A History Lesson. New Book Tackles Racist Ideas
Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi team up to investigate the history of racist ideas through a narrative aimed at young adult readers. It's called: Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You.
More Than 20 Colleges Cancel In-Person Classes In Response To Coronavirus
Many schools paused in-person classes after students or staff members tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Others say the cancellations are a precaution.
6 Ways Universities Are Responding To Coronavirus
From online classes to warnings against xenophobia — and at least one "COVID-cat" — here's how schools are coping with the global health crisis.