More Than 10,000 North Carolina Students Unaccounted For
North Carolina education officials recently estimated that educators can't account for about 10,000 to 15,000 public school students this school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Quiet And 'Unsettling' Pandemic Toll: Students Who've Fallen Off The Grid
"People don't realize how much we need to see these kids," says one teacher, noting they're often the first to see signs of child abuse or food insecurity. The problem spans rural and urban areas.
Schools Face A Massive Challenge To Make Up For Learning Lost During The Pandemic
Former Education Secretary John King Jr. thinks a national tutoring program would help students make up for lost learning during the pandemic. He talked with NPR about the challenges facing schools.
How One Teen Handles Anxiety Disorder Through The Pandemic
A Michigan teenager shares what it's like to live with an anxiety disorder.
In Rural America, Fears About The Future Abound As Fewer Students Go To College
The isolation and uncertainty of the pandemic are driving the dramatic drop in numbers, threatening the already precarious economies of these areas and widening their socioeconomic drift.
At 3 Top Universities, Black Student Body Presidents Make History
There's a new set of student leaders at some of the country's top universities. And these trailblazers are working to ensure that the quest for racial justice, diversity and inclusion continues.
A 'Real Easy' Choice: Biden Introduces Education Pick Miguel Cardona
The lifelong educator is the third Latino candidate Biden's put forward for a Cabinet post. On Wednesday, Cardona spoke of the challenges schools have faced this year: "I've lived those challenges."
NC Gets Funding To Expand National Early Literacy Program
A national program that works to improve literacy development for young children is expanding across the state.
Biden Picks Connecticut Schools Chief Miguel Cardona As Education Secretary
Cardona is a former teacher and has spent much of the pandemic pushing to reopen schools. President-elect Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate him on Tuesday evening.