Wake Forest University, Salem College Announce In-Person Commencement Plans
Wake Forest University and Salem Academy and College have announced plans for in-person graduation ceremonies this spring.
Education
COMIC: How One Math Teacher Broke Through To Her Virtual Students
A year ago, teachers were handed an unprecedented request: educate students in entirely new ways amid the backdrop of a pandemic. In this comic series, we'll illustrate one teacher's story each week.
Homeschooling Doubled During The Pandemic, U.S. Census Survey Finds
Precise numbers are hard to come by, but several factors — including school closures and parents working from home — appear to have led to an increase in households that are homeschooling.
As Districts Reopen For In-Person Learning, What Schools May Look Like Going Forward
With more and more districts reopening for in-person learning, when will schools reach a new normal — and what might it look like?
3 Feet Apart: New CDC Guidance For Students May Allow For More Schools To Reopen
There are new COVID-19 guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that reduce the distance students should be spaced from 6 feet to 3 in most school settings.
These Middle Schoolers Are Back In Class. How Are They Doing?
Scott Simon asks Selena Alderson, a school counselor in Grants Pass, Ore., how middle school students feel about returning to classrooms.
The CDC Says A Distance Of 3 Feet Between Students In A Classroom Setting Is Safe
The CDC has updated its guidance for schools, saying it "now recommends that, with universal masking, students should maintain a distance of at least three feet in classroom settings."
Guilford College Exceeds $2M Fundraising Milestone
Guilford College in Greensboro has exceeded its initial milestone fundraising goal of $2 million two weeks early. But they're raising the money amidst financial difficulties.
CDC Says Schools Can Now Space Students 3 Feet Apart, Rather Than 6
In many places, the 6-foot guidance was interpreted as requiring schools to operate on part-time schedules in order to reduce class sizes. A 3-foot rule would allow many more schools to reopen fully.
New Netflix Documentary Shows How Money Can Buy Admission To A Top U.S. University
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Chris Smith, director of the Netflix documentary Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal.