Education

New York City Reaches Agreement With Educator Union To Push Back The Start Of School

4:43pm September 01, 2020

by Anya Kamenetz

The United Federation of Teachers, which represents most of New York City's educators, has announced it has reached an agreement over a safe school reopening plan.

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A flex wall separates two groups of students in the cafeteria at Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School in New Orleans.

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'Learning Hubs' Offer Free Child Care And Learning — But Only For A Lucky Few

1:57pm September 01, 2020

Small groups of students, organized at the local level, may offer a more equitable alternative to "pandemic pods." But they're far from universally accessible.

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New York public schools are offering two main options to students and their families: "blended" learning, which includes time at schools and remote instruction; or 100% remote learning. Here, students' desks in a public elementary school in Brooklyn are s

New York City Reaches Deal With Teachers Union, Will Reopen Schools On Sept. 21

1:28pm September 01, 2020

by Bill Chappell

The union representing most of the city's educators had been on the brink of voting to authorize a strike over concerns related to the coronavirus.

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Teachers In New York City May Strike Over COVID-19 Concerns

8:03am September 01, 2020

by Anya Kamenetz

Next week's start for New York City schools is on shaky ground as one of the largest teachers unions considers a strike. The union, along with other groups, raised issues with the reopening plan.

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U.K. Students Begin To Return To Classes During COVID-19 Pandemic

7:21am September 01, 2020

by Frank Langfitt

Many parents in England are looking forward to this week's return to school, but the government's shifting policy on coronavirus precautions has some worried as infections rise.

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News Brief: Trump Trip, NYC Schools, COVID-19 Hot Spot

5:56am September 01, 2020

President Trump travels to Kenosha, Wis., on Tuesday. Teachers in New York City schools move closer to a strike. And, India is emerging as the new global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Despite the challenges, distance learning can work well for some students with ADHD, researchers say. Some of those who aren't around peers are finding it easier to focus.

Remote Learning's Distractions Put Extra Pressure On Students With ADHD

5:00am September 01, 2020

by Jon Hamilton

With less structure and supervision than is typically provided inside a classroom, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.

Communities Are Trying To Help Working Parents Who Face A Child Care Gap

4:09pm August 31, 2020

With many schools opening up either part-time or remotely, working parents face a childcare gap. Districts and nonprofits are partnering to provide accessible childcare and remote learning options.

Distance Learning Presents A Challenge For Students With ADHD

4:09pm August 31, 2020

by Jon Hamilton

Distance learning is a big challenge for many students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other learning disabilities. And making it work often requires parents to become educators.

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Students on campus at the University of Georgia in Athens.

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Preventing College Parties? Shame And Blame Don't Work, But Beer Pong Outside Might

11:40am August 31, 2020

by Elissa Nadworny

With desperate pleas and social contracts failing to curb college parties, schools have turned to punitive consequences. But are the students the ones to blame?