Parents On How They Are Bracing For Another Semester Of Distance Learning
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with parents from around the country about how they're preparing for another semester of remote learning.
Education
Can Military Academies Serve As A Road Map For Reopening Colleges?
Mandatory masks, strict discipline and rigorous testing have helped the academies, including West Point and Annapolis, welcome students back to campus. Can other schools learn from their example?
Guilford County School Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
Guilford County Schools has confirmed that a nutrition worker tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Some Colleges Offering Free Laptops For Students As Courses Go Virtual
Many colleges are moving forward with virtual fall semesters. For students, that means a laptop is essential. Some schools are offering free laptops for students, but others are on the fence.
The U.S. Military Is Using Esports As A Recruitment Tool
The military has jumped into the booming world of competitive electronic gaming called "esports." But the new approach to reaching potential new recruits comes with new challenges.
Georgia Parents Rethink Kids Going To School After Year's Rough Start
It's been a rough start of the school year in some Georgia districts. Several schools had to shut down, and hundreds of students and staff are now quarantining because of the coronavirus.
South Texas School District Becomes 1st In State To Cancel Fall Sports
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco is the first school district in Texas to cancel fall sports. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Athletic Director Gary Cunningham about the cancellation of athletics.
How The Coronavirus Has Upended College Admissions
Because of the pandemic, many students will be applying without standardized test scores and several other metrics selective schools have long relied on to make admissions decisions.
Cooper Directs $95 Million To Support Students During Pandemic
Governor Roy Cooper is directing over $95 million to help support North Carolina students affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Rutgers President Discusses Decision To Postpone Fall Sports
The Big Ten and Pac-12 are the first major college football conferences to cancel the fall season during the pandemic. NPR talks to Rutgers University president Jonathan Holloway about the decision.