Education
Trump Announces New Guidelines For Reopening Schools
The president linked billions of dollars in federal aid to school districts that reopen fully, but acknowledged that in some coronavirus hotspots, the start of the school year may need to be delayed.
An Epidemiologist On How Safe It Is To Go Back To School
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jennifer Nuzzo, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, about whether it is safe for students and staff to return to school in the fall.
States Delay Or Cancel Bar Exams, Leave Many Law Graduates In Limbo
Several states say they have to postpone or cancel bar exams due to the coronavirus. Law students fear they won't be able to make a living or repay student loans as a result.
Reduced Income From Fines And Fees Means Bad News For School Budgets
With fewer cars on the road and court dates delayed, the state is taking in a smaller amount of fines and fees than normal.
Polls: Parents Are Hurting Without Child Care But In No Rush To Reopen Schools
In two new polls, a majority of parents say they prefer delaying in-person school reopening, despite the personal and economic toll.
Families Of Children With Special Needs Are Suing In Several States. Here's Why.
A number of lawsuits question whether schools have addressed the needs of special education students during the pandemic. But the very nature of special education makes it hard to find one solution.
As Georgia Governor Calls To Reopen Schools, Largest District Will Teach Online Only
Public schools in Gwinnett County will move online this fall. The district's superintendent said most everyone will have the Internet but he "can't guarantee" reliable access for all.
NAACP Sues Betsy DeVos Over Federal Aid Money For Private Schools
The civil rights organization argues the Department of Education has directed states to unfairly divert relief funds from public to private schools.
Parents Of Special Education Students File Lawsuits Over Poor Remote Education
There are more than seven million special education students in the U.S. And many parents of these students say their children are struggling with remote learning during the pandemic.