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School Attendance In The COVID Era: What Counts As ‘Present’? September 25, 2020

With millions of students logging in from home, the pandemic has disrupted the traditional school function of making sure students are "in school."

Anya Kamenetz

What the Shortcomings of EdTech Mean for Improving Distance Learning and Schools September 25, 2020

Educators and parents are in search of tools to help with learning, especially during distance learning. Justin Reich of MIT's Teaching Systems Lab explains in his new book, "Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can't Transform Education," the limitations of technology and why changes to teaching and learning happen incrementally.

Ki Sung

Fewer Students Are Going To Community College, Despite High Unemployment September 24, 2020

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.

Ki Sung

New Dashboard Tracks Coronavirus Cases In Schools Across 47 States September 23, 2020

The effort, still in its early stages, hopes to track infections and determine the effectiveness of safety measures.

Ki Sung

I’m a Chicago Principal Overwhelmed by ‘What Ifs.’ Here’s How I Got Unstuck. September 22, 2020

During overwhelming times, one principal relies on her friends, professional network and self-care habits that are not always easy to stick with.

Ki Sung

‘I’m Only 1 Person’: Teachers Feel Torn Between Their Students And Their Own Kids September 18, 2020

Educators around the U.S. told us they're facing heartbreaking choices between the needs of their students and the needs of their own children.

Anya Kamenetz

A Growing Demand For Wilderness Education May Widen Learning Inequality September 16, 2020

Parents desperate to get their kids outdoors and offline are choosing wilderness schools for their kids, but poor, urban kids are missing out. Educators in Kingston, N.Y., are trying to change that.

Ki Sung

We’re All New This Year: How Advice for Rookie Teachers Can Help Everyone During Virtual Learning September 15, 2020

The first year is the hardest for new teachers. Approaching this school year with the guidance one would give a first-year teacher can serve as a helpful tool for navigating the workload and mitigating total exhaustion.

Kara Newhouse

The Pandemic Has Researchers Worried About Teen Suicide September 11, 2020

Anxiety and depression among teens and youth are getting worse since COVID lockdowns began in March, early studies suggest, and many experts say they fear a corresponding increase in suicide.

Anya Kamenetz

Math Anxiety Is Real. Here’s How To Help Your Child Avoid It September 9, 2020

Math anxiety is real for kids and adults. But parents can help. The solution goes beyond equations and textbooks.

Anya Kamenetz