Learning Curve: We Meet A Mother Of 4 As The School Year Begins
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to a single mother in Charlotte, N.C., as her four children try to get online for their remote classes.
Education
Mayors Of College Towns Brace For The Economic Impact Of Remote Learning
Mayor Walt Maddox of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mayor Donnie Tuck of Hampton, Va., and Mayor Bruce Teague of Iowa City, Iowa, on how they're trying to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Mayors Of College Towns Face Economic Toll Of Remote Learning
NPR's Debbie Elliot asks Mayor Walt Maddox of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mayor Donnie Tuck of Hampton, Va., and Mayor Bruce Teague of Iowa City, Iowa, how they're trying to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Learning Curve: One Las Vegas Family On Pivoting To Remote Learning
The learning curve for families and educators this year is a big one. We hear from the Munoz family in Las Vegas about what their first week of remote school was like.
With Virtual Rush, Fraternities And Sororities Race To Pitch More Than Parties
Greek organizations rely heavily on member dues. If chapters can't provide a meaningful experience online, one expert says, they may not survive the pandemic.
How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? This Tracker Keeps Count
Alisha Morris, a Kansas theater teacher, created a database of COVID-19 cases in schools. Now maintained by the National Education Association, it shares data that some schools prefer to keep quiet.
How Universities Are Tackling The Spread Of COVID-19
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Christine Herman at University of Illinois and Sebastian Martinez at University of Missouri about the varied strategies colleges are taking on coronavirus testing.
As Schools Continue Virtual Learning, Some Families Struggle With Sharing Tech
Millions of college students are starting the fall semester online — that's meant some students are scrambling to get the technology they need to take the classes.
Guilford County Schools Brace For Changes In Nutrition Program
Guilford County school leaders are asking federal lawmakers to continue a summer program that serves any child who needs a meal and is set to end next week.
A Confusing Back-To-School Season May Lead To Blockbuster Spending
Preparing for both in-person and virtual learning has families budgeting for new school supplies like masks and bleach wipes as well as bigger purchases like laptops, speakers, desks and chairs.