Education
John Lewis Honored In Renaming Of Virginia High School
In Fairfax County, Va., a high school once bearing the name of a Confederate general has been renamed John R. Lewis High School. The move to change the name was less contentious than expected.
Schools Face Shortage Of Nurses As Districts Consider Reopening
NPR's Michel Martin talks with National Association of School Nurses Executive Director Donna Mazyck about the challenges facing school nurses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
National Summer School Initiative Aims To Improve Online Teaching
With many schools moving to remote learning or a hybrid format in the fall, a group of public and charter school leaders are trying to make sure students get a quality education, even if it's remote.
University Of North Carolina System To Keep Tuition Rates
University of North Carolina system officials have voted to keep tuition rates the same regardless of whether classes move online because of coronavirus concerns.
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.