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Young Overachiever Might Make You Feel Like An Underachiever

6:41am September 29, 2020

Ian Taylor Schlitz, 14, started taking college classes at the age of 12. He just got his associate degree from Tarrant County College in Texas. Ian's older sister was accepted into college at age 9.

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Many Arkansas Teachers Refuse In-Person Classes Amid COVID-19 Concerns

8:34pm September 28, 2020

by Reese Oxner

Citing a lack of adherence to guidelines, teachers in Little Rock, Arkansas, have refused to teach in-person classes. The district is considering firing them.

In numerous recent interviews, educators have told NPR they're concerned the rural-urban divide will only worsen if kids can't get online to learn.

In Internet Dead Zones, Rural Schools Struggle With Distanced Learning

5:00am September 28, 2020

by Kirk Siegler

Many American schools are back in class via distance learning. It's stressful everywhere but especially in rural districts where most students lack high-speed Internet and cell phone service at home.

The executive board of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators on Sunday declared a vote of no confidence against New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, left, and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, right, shown outside the Mosaic Pre-K Center

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NYC Principals Union Votes 'No Confidence' In Mayor And Schools Chancellor

6:10pm September 27, 2020

by Rachel Treisman

The union asked state authorities to intervene in New York City schools, just days before schools are set to open for in-person instruction.

'It's Not Consistent': Oakland Principal Brings Food To Students Cut Off From Meals

5:56pm September 27, 2020

Juan Vaca, principal of Global Family Elementary School, a Title 1 school in Oakland, Calif., discusses how his students are experiencing food insecurity and what he's been doing about it.

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How Louisiana Schools Are Doing After Hurricane Laura

7:42am September 27, 2020

by Aubri Juhasz

Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana last month, leaving a long trail of devastation. Public schools closed after the storm, but reopen this week with many buildings still damaged or destroyed.

How A Chicago Dad Developed A Coronavirus Testing Program For His Son's School

7:47am September 26, 2020

Ed Campbell, a suburban Chicago dad and immunologist, adopted a COVID-19 screening program for his local school district. NPR's Scott Simon asks him about it.

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Shamsia Alizada, left school in 2018 after an ISIS suicide bomber struck the academy in Kabul where she was studying. Now she's scored the highest grades on Afghanistan's nation-wide university entrance exams at a time when negotiations with the Taliban t

Coal Miner's Daughter Is A Heartwarming Hero In Afghanistan

5:37pm September 25, 2020

by Diaa Hadid

Shamsia Alizada dropped out of the Madwdud Academy in Kabul after a suicide bomber killed more than 40 students. But she returned — and has scored top grades on the country's college entrance exams.

Educators Share Their Thoughts On Teaching During The Pandemic

4:14pm September 25, 2020

From socially distanced in-person classes to virtual-only school and everything in between, this semester looks different. Teachers from around the country talk about how they're adjusting.

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Students at Grand Rapids Community College pass out T-shirts to promote virtual student life offerings during the fall semester.

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Fewer Students Are Going To Community College, Despite High Unemployment

4:04pm September 24, 2020

by Elissa Nadworny

Often during a recession, enrollment in community colleges goes up. The first numbers for this fall show a decline — down nearly 8% compared with last year.