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Schools
Back-to-school shopping makes a comeback
by
Matt Levin
Jul 5, 2021
The expanded federal child tax credit could help many parents foot the bill for supplies.
Schools gradually add back jobs, but teacher shortage may worsen
by
Matt Levin
May 7, 2021
Younger teachers may also be more inclined to leave and even switch career paths entirely.
For teachers, pandemic adds new stresses
Feb 25, 2021
A new Rand survey found stress was the top reason why teachers leave the profession, even before COVID-19.
Schools try new COVID-19 testing strategy: pooling specimens
by
Scott Tong
Feb 8, 2021
Pooled testing lets schools monitor lots of students and teachers who have no symptoms but could be carriers.
A view of the vaccine rollout from rural America
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 8, 2021
Dr. Scott Anzalone, a family physician and president of the school board in Logan, Ohio, talks about pandemic challenges.
Schools find new ways to deliver free lunches during pandemic
by
Erika Beras
Dec 1, 2020
Of the 30 million low-income students who are eligible for free lunches, only 15% are currently getting those meals.
Black students most likely to be going to school remotely
Nov 17, 2020
More than 70% of Black students are going to school entirely online, compared to 40% of white students.
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Parents grapple with back to school while working from home
Sep 3, 2020
They're managing their kids' remote learning while also trying to earn a living.
Schools seek ways to provide mental health services during pandemic
by
Alisa Roth
Aug 28, 2020
Some districts are trying hotlines, others are offering socially distanced in-person sessions.
Fury over COVID-19 changes to university admittance in England
Aug 18, 2020
At first, a new COVID-19 system caused hundreds of thousands of entrance exam grades to be deflated.