Back to School August 20, 2020 Georgia teachers record back-to-school rap to get kids excited for virtual learning The phrase “rapping teacher” may draw a cringe from many teens, but a pair of Georgia teachers have gone viral for the surprisingly high-quality music video they released to get their students amped up for the new school year.
OPINION August 8, 2020 Kerstin Lindquist: 'Back to school' during coronavirus pandemic — 7 ways to help your kids adjust Don’t base your structure on school’s physical presence but instead accept that constant change is the new norm.
Coronavirus August 7, 2020 Amid coronavirus, is it safe to send children back to school? Experts, parents weigh in Experts and parents weigh in on the possibility of sending children back to school this fall amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago August 5, 2020 Chicago public schools will not reopen this fall; lessons will be held remotely Chicago public schools announced on Wednesday that children will not be returning to the classroom in the fall and will instead begin remote learning in early September.
Back to School August 4, 2020 Coronavirus pandemic reduces parents’ spending on back-to-school clothes, items
Chicago August 3, 2020 Chicago leaders call for Illinois to abolish history class until a less 'racist' curriculum is formed Local leaders in the Chicago area lobbied to do away with history classes in the surrounding schools on Sunday until a less "racist" curriculum can be formed, that doesn't promote "white privilege."
School Reopening Plans July 27, 2020 Gottlieb, Azar push for safe school reopenings amid coronavirus Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar advocated for school reopenings contingent on local virus conditions with CBS’s “Face the Nation.”
EDUCATION July 22, 2020 Nationwide debate sparks calls to remove police officers from schools As the school year approaches, the debate to keep or remove school resources is a major discussion across the country.
Coronavirus July 20, 2020 Alex Berenson rips teachers unions for opposing reopening schools: They hate Trump 'more than they care about kids' Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson slammed teachers unions for their ongoing opposition towards children returning to school amid the coronavirus outbreak.
ELECTIONS July 17, 2020 Biden outlines ‘roadmap’ to ‘safely’ reopen schools Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday announced a five-step guideline to support local decision-making on reopening schools "based on science" to help students whose learning was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Back to School July 17, 2020 National panel argues for school reopenings, citing academic consequences Schools should prioritize full-time in-person instruction this fall for children in K-5 and those with special needs, according to a report from a national panel of experts.