As Chicago Schools Reopen, Teacher Scrambles To Keep Kids Safe
Students in Chicago are supposed to report for in-person classes starting Monday. But many teachers are troubled by the rising…
Students Of Color Recognize Racial Divides Won’t End Anytime Soon
Young people of color saw deep racial inequities in the way the assault on the U.S. Capitol played out. And…
Lehigh University Revokes President Trump’s Honorary Degree
Numerous petitions have sought to rescind the Lehigh honor for Trump. One earlier effort garnered nearly 80,000 signatures, saying the…
DeVos Resigns As Education Secretary, Says, ‘Impressionable Children Are Watching’
The U.S. Education Secretary sent her resignation letter to President Trump, effective Friday. (Image credit: Matt York/AP) The U.S. Education…
What U.S. Educators Think Of Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine
Federal guidelines say school personnel and child care workers should receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as front-line…
How To Talk To Kids About The Riots At The U.S. Capitol
Many young people across the country are finding this moment extremely scary. Parents, caregivers and teachers can help them cope.…
Where Is It Safe To Reopen Schools? New Research Offers Answers
A new study suggests reopening schools may be safer than previously thought, at least in communities where the virus is…
Ohio Puts Teachers At The Front Of The COVID-19 Vaccine Line
Teachers and school staff in Ohio are being prioritized to get the vaccine. The governor made the decision as a…
Two Teachers Reflect On Lessons Learned Amid The Pandemic
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with high school teachers Michael Terich and Lyschel Shipp about what they’ve learned during the pandemic,…
Former Students Remember Joe Clark, Educator Who Inspired ‘Lean On Me’
NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the life and legacy of famed educator Joe Clark with two of his former students,…