Deadline Extension: NPR Student Podcast Challenge
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Education
The Challenges Of Online-Only Classes During Coronavirus Outbreak
To slow the coronavirus, colleges are canceling in-person classes and shifting to online only. How do students and faculty adapt, and what gets lost in the shift away from gathering in classes?
Washington State's Largest School District Closes Due To Coronavirus
Seattle Public Schools are shutting down for at least two weeks. The move is meant to slow the spread of coronavirus but it's also creating child care problems for parents.
Nebraska Teachers Are Piloting A Climate Science Curriculum — Using NASA Data
Teachers lack good climate science curricula. Climate change skeptics fear indoctrination. A pilot NASA course that lets high school kids use their climate modelling software could satisfy both.
When Should Schools Close For Coronavirus?
Closing schools can slow the spread of disease and, in turn, save lives. But it also causes huge disruptions, especially for children who depend on the free and reduced-cost meals they get at school.
Proactive School Closings Can Stem Disease Spread — But Closing Causes Its Own Worries
Closing schools could slow the spread of coronavirus — but school leaders worry closure comes with its own risks, especially for kids who depend on school meals and whose parents can't take off work.
Guilford County Schools Present Coronavirus Strategy
The Guilford County School system is solidifying preparations for the potential spread of the coronavirus.
Greensboro's 100 Males Mentoring Program Nears Goal
A new initiative in Greensboro is pairing male mentors with local boys in need of guidance. The 100 Males Mentoring program kicked off in January.
It's Not A History Lesson. New Book Tackles Racist Ideas
Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi team up to investigate the history of racist ideas through a narrative aimed at young adult readers. It's called: Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You.
More Than 20 Colleges Cancel In-Person Classes In Response To Coronavirus
Many schools paused in-person classes after students or staff members tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Others say the cancellations are a precaution.