AP Exams Are Still On Amid Coronavirus, Raising Questions About Fairness
Most standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are on hold this spring. But Advanced Placement exams are going forward with a new online format.
Education
Court Rules Detroit Students Have Constitutional Right To An Education
The students' lawyers argued that literacy is a fundamental skill to living in a democracy, and thus protected by the U.S. Constitution. In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court agreed.
In Parkland, Another Senior Year Ends In Turmoil. But This Time, 'It's Not Just Us'
There's a collective grief among Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School seniors over what their class — which has already lost so much — is losing now.
A 56-Year-Old Finally Learned To Write His Name — Because Of A Coronavirus Lockdown
Pratap Singh Bora is a migrant laborer from Nepal who had to leave his construction job in India and is now living in a relief camp. But there's an upside to this turn of events.
Outbreak Voices: A Crisis Shuts Down Senior Year
New York City high-schooler Ishah Diop is upset her senior year ended due to the pandemic. New Orleans history teacher Chris Dier understands: Hurricane Katrina ended his senior year before it began.
9 Ways Schools Will Look Different When (And If) They Reopen
From shorter days to smaller classes, school will likely look radically different in the fall.
School Closures Come In Handy For Ranchers In Wyoming
School closures come at the right time for family ranchers in Wyoming. Cows and sheep are calving, making people work around the clock in often-freezing weather. Kids seem happy to be able to help.
The Long-Term Effects Of Months-Long School Closures On U.S. Children
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former U.S. education secretary and current president of the Education Trust John King Jr. about the long-term effects of school closures on children in the U.S.
Career Counselor Advises Graduates On How To Search For A Job
Recent college graduates are facing a tough job market. Kamla Charles, career counselor at Valencia College and NPR education reporter answer questions about looking for a job in times of pandemic.
Career Counselor Takes More Student Questions On How To Search For A Job
Recent college graduates are facing a tough job market. Valencia College career counselor Kamla Charles and an NPR education reporter answer questions about looking for a job in times of pandemic.