Coronavirus

Teaching in a crisis: Life on the front lines and on video screens

Six educators share their thoughts on the fear of COVID-19, the connections with students and parents and the staffing shortages in schools.

USDA proposes rule to allow nutritional flexibilities for school meals

The rules would allow for flavored milk, cut the amount of whole grains, and delay requirements to reduce sodium.

NCES announces delay of NAEP assessments until 2022

State education chiefs applauded the decision to postpone the NAEP given the disruptions caused by COVID-19.

Fall testing paints fuller picture of COVID learning loss

The COVID learning loss predictions were dire, and several organizations are now releasing data tracking how students have actually performed this fall. 

Teaching in a crisis: Educators discuss morale amid COVID-19

Six teachers across the country reflect on instruction, time management and learning in 2020.

As COVID cases spike among children, concerns rise

Though hospitalizations and deaths are very low, the American Academy of Pediatrics notes the effects the pandemic is having on education and mental health.

3 unexpected benefits of virtual learning

Two STEM-focused summer camps were reimagined this past summer and now provide strategies that schools can adapt to their own virtual learning strategies.

The 17 cities with big gaps in charter, public student funding

A study from the University of Arkansas shows the disparities between the charter and public school groups, in some cases as much as a $16,000 difference between pupils.

Case File: ED accepts order barring enforcement of rule altering CARES Act funds

A quick look at a new ruling on the interim final rule, which required school districts to provide CARES Act funding to nonpublic schools

School funding could be a concern beyond next year

Education experts say the impact of COVID-19-related revenue losses will be felt even more in the 2021-22 school year.

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