Education

As college students leave campuses over COVID-19, new considerations arise

By Elizabeth Redden, Inside Higher Ed

A roundup of how the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on higher education.

How this school district is educating students at home during coronavirus outbreak

A growing number of U.S. schools, including several colleges and universities, are shutting their doors to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Although only a small fraction of public elementary and high schools have closed, more than 430,000 students are affected…

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In Ohio, this effort aims to heal the youngest victims of the opioid crisis

By Emily Tate, EdSurge

A specialized program helps children process the trauma they have endured and reduce the symptoms that come with it.

As virus outbreak spreads, schools face a dilemma

By Michelle R. Smith, Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Districts around the country are making plans to shift online if the virus arrives, with some providing tablets and WiFi hotspots to students.

Virus prompts Italy to close schools, Louvre reopens with new measures

By Associated Press

More authorities are considering widespread school closures among a raft of measures being taken around the world to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. Here are some of the latest developments.

U.S. schools plan for possible spread of novel coronavirus

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Districts have been rushing to update emergency plans this week after federal officials warned that the virus is almost certain to begin spreading in the U.S.

U.S. finds failures in USC’s treatment of gynecologist claims

By John Antczak, Associated Press

The department said Thursday it has ordered the school to overhaul its procedures for preventing sex discrimination and to conduct a formal review of how employees responded to complaints about Dr. George Tyndall.

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of virus

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools to remain shut until spring holidays begin in late March.

Hot Pockets heir gets 5 months in prison for college scam

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Janavs apologized for trying to create an unfair advantage for her children. Her lawyers portrayed her as a dedicated mother and philanthropist who fell for "manipulative sales tactics."…

Another man accuses late University of Michigan doctor of sex abuse

By David Eggert, Kathleen Foody, Mike Householder, Associated Press

The president of the University of Michigan has apologized to "anyone who was harmed" by a late doctor after several former students said he molested them during medical exams at the school.