Dec 16 Watch 7:58 For some students, virtual learning means falling further behind By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Despite the fact that many school districts worked at being prepared during the pandemic, this fall has been a tough road for students, parents and educators. Most used some form of hybrid learning, but many have felt it's not safe… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 3:44 How the pandemic could cause significant ‘learning loss’ for students By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Vinopal Paul Tough is the author of “Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why,” the October selection for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This. The coronavirus pandemic has upended American life. What are its consequences for the education… Continue watching
Aug 27 How nations are going back to school — or not By Associated Press Governments around the world are taking different strategies toward the new school year, depending on how many infections they're seeing, the state of their health care systems and political considerations. Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 4:34 Despite virus surge, Trump pressures schools to resume in-person classes this fall By Yamiche Alcindor Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 9:49 Schools face unprecedented pressure as they grapple with reopening Parents across the U.S. are wondering what the next school year will hold for their children. While reopening decisions will ultimately be up to state and local officials, President Trump said Tuesday he'll pressure governors to resume in-person classes. Judy… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 5:42 Why kids should be in the classroom this fall — and how to keep them safe there Millions of children and parents are desperate to know what the fall might look like in terms of school. Recently, a group of public health and pediatrics experts made the case that kids need to be in the classroom and… Continue watching
Jun 15 Educators look for ways to help students disengaged from distance learning By Michael Melia, Associated Press Students who were struggling before the pandemic are the ones falling farthest behind. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 11:31 The challenge of distance learning for parents of children with special needs By Courtney Norris Roughly 14 percent of students enrolled in U.S. public schools receive special education services. As families across the nation grapple with home learning, what are the particular challenges the parents of these children face? Judy Woodruff reports and talks to… Continue watching
Apr 27 With schools shuttered, districts struggle to feed students and communities By Candice Norwood School districts launched meal delivery services and grab-and-go locations that not only feed students, but in many cases adult community members, too, as unemployment numbers and the need for food rise. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 3:00 News Wrap: Severe storms across the South kill at least 7 In our news wrap Thursday, severe storms killed at least seven people in parts of the South late Wednesday. Reported tornadoes struck in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma before moving east to Mississippi and Alabama. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court refused… Continue watching