

Nation Sep 15

State and local officials around the U.S. are rolling back social distancing rules again, but public health experts warn the country is setting itself up for failure.
By Michelle R. Smith, Bobby Caina Calvan, Wilson Ring, Associated Press
Education Aug 30

Even as schools strategize reopening, parents don’t know what the upcoming school year might look like. Some are struggling with balancing work with parenting while others are trying to cope with schools shifting from a hybrid structure to remote learning.
By PBS NewsHour Weekend
Education Aug 21

Mental health support, better remote instruction and a focus on vulnerable students -- high schoolers are pressing legislatures and school boards to make their appeals heard.
By Charlotte West, The Hechinger Report
Education Jul 23

The House Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee held a hearing July 23 on safely reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press
Jul 17

By Associated Press
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City is on track to allow zoos to open at limited capacity and professional sports without spectators starting next week under the next phase of its reopening.

By Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press
Museum officials said Wednesday that the building will be open Thursday through Monday with safety protocols including frequent cleaning and visitors limited to 25% of the museum's capacity.
Jul 14

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Terence Chea, Associated Press
Robots that can flip burgers, make salads and even bake bread are in growing demand as virus-wary kitchens try to put some distance between workers and customers.
Jul 09

By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press
"We cannot miss out on a generation of not being taught," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said, adding that if restaurants and casinos are allowed to reopen, schools and daycare centers should be, too.
Jul 09

By Carole Feldman, Associated Press
Dr. Robert Redfield, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the agency will issue “additional reference documents” to facilitate reopening schools.
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