Education Aug 04 Why parents are forming ‘learning pods’ — and how they might deepen inequality As the coronavirus pandemic has clouded hopes of reopening schools nationwide, parents who want more than remote instruction have been scrambling to hire tutors and private teachers for small groups of children.
Education Jul 23 New York lawmakers vote to pause facial recognition in schools The ban approved Wednesday follows an upstate district’s adoption of the technology as part of its security plans, and a lawsuit by civil rights advocates challenging the decision.
Health Jul 13 WATCH: New York governor outlines the when and hows of returning to school New York parents and school administrators are getting long-awaited answers to their back-to-school questions. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said schools can open in areas where the virus is under control.
Health May 29 WATCH: New York City eyes June 8 for first phase of reopening Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is on track to begin reopening June 8 as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the coronavirus crisis.
Education Apr 23 Nation’s Report Card scores dip for history, geography The latest Nation’s Report Card shows eighth-graders’ scores in U.S. history and geography declining since 2014. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday calls the results “stark and inexcusable.”…
Education Apr 17 Online schooling fails to reach large number of students Nearly a month after schools shut down to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many are struggling with distance learning.
Nation Nov 12 Snow and cold records fall as arctic air mass lingers The mid-autumn taste of winter brought record single-digit temperatures to Chicago and environs; set snowfall records in Buffalo and Detroit; dusted cars with snow in Memphis, Tennessee; and froze lakes in Minnesota weeks earlier than usual.
Education Apr 05 Should the SAT be optional? Bribery scandal renews debate The scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed their children's way into top schools also has highlighted deeper concerns about the fairness of using SAT and ACT tests — gatekeepers for a U.S. admissions system already seen as favoring wealth…
Education Jan 15 Teacher strikes stem from similar struggles across the nation Teacher shortages, low pay, the pressures of standardized testing and the rise of alternatives to traditional public schools…
Education Nov 12 After wave of activism, educators-turned-candidates saw mixed midterm results For educators who ran for office in states including Kentucky, Arizona and West Virginia that saw teachers converge on capitols this year, there were some successes but also disappointments. Still, advocates say, the movement will have lasting effects after pushing…