25 Atlanta students surprised with acceptance to Harvard program
There’s good news and then there’s great news. The great news comes with a knock on the door and confetti.
There’s good news and then there’s great news. The great news comes with a knock on the door and confetti.
Kids are spending more than recommended time on screens amid COVID-19 pandemic
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
Outdoor graduations get the go-ahead in NJ
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced that high schools can have outdoor graduations this summer.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced that high schools can have outdoor graduations this summer.
CDC says antibody test results should not influence decisions to return to work or school
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”
Murphy approves outdoor graduations for NJ high school seniors
High school seniors in New Jersey may not get to walk across the stage, but they will get to celebrate graduation this year, after Governor Phil Murphy approved of schools holding outdoor graduations that obey social distancing guidelines.
High school seniors in New Jersey may not get to walk across the stage, but they will get to celebrate graduation this year, after Governor Phil Murphy approved of schools holding outdoor graduations that obey social distancing guidelines.
Switch to remote learning a new challenge for Spanish-speaking families in NYC
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
Remote learning more difficult for families whose first language is not Spanish
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
Parents: Remote therapy, learning not working for special-needs kids
Remote learning is continuing through the summer for special-needs children across the state. Many parents say it is not working.
Remote learning is continuing through the summer for special-needs children across the state. Many parents say it is not working.
Graduation in aisle 4: Grocery store honors high school seniors with makeshift commencement ceremony
Six high school seniors and employees of a local Kentucky grocery store were honored for their hard work and given the graduation ceremony they deserved after having their official ceremony canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Six high school seniors and employees of a local Kentucky grocery store were honored for their hard work and given the graduation ceremony they deserved after having their official ceremony canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas Chick-fil-A hosts high school graduation ceremony for employees
“We are so proud of everything they have accomplished! Congratulations to our Class of 2020!!!” Chick-fil-A said.
“We are so proud of everything they have accomplished! Congratulations to our Class of 2020!!!” Chick-fil-A said.
Students return to school—but just to pick up belongings
Classrooms packed up prematurely as the 2019–2020 school year came to an abrupt end. It was hard not only for students but for staff, too.
Classrooms packed up prematurely as the 2019–2020 school year came to an abrupt end. It was hard not only for students but for staff, too.
‘I don’t know how I can ever thank this dog’: Service dog pictured by girl’s side in yearbook
A Kentucky school surprised one of their students by including a picture of her service dog next to her picture in their yearbook.
A Kentucky school surprised one of their students by including a picture of her service dog next to her picture in their yearbook.
‘I prayed a lot and cried a lot’: Graduate beats COVID-19 and receives nursing degree
A nursing student spent her last semester at university not olny trying to get through her finals, but battling COVID-19 as well.
A nursing student spent her last semester at university not olny trying to get through her finals, but battling COVID-19 as well.
‘This is for you’: School bus drivers form ‘2020’ in touching tribute to graduating seniors
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
NJ governor allows outdoor graduation ceremonies
New Jersey's class of 2020 can celebrate in-person graduations, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Tuesday.
New Jersey's class of 2020 can celebrate in-person graduations, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Tuesday.
Trump says schools in US should be opened 'ASAP'
Dr. Anthony Fauci was cautious about reopening schools -- even in the fall.
Dr. Anthony Fauci was cautious about reopening schools -- even in the fall.
Blind high school senior graduates as valedictorian, receives scholarship to university
Jalen Ballard is an extraordinary high school graduate who accomplished becoming valedictorian and is headed to university with a scholarship under his belt.
Jalen Ballard is an extraordinary high school graduate who accomplished becoming valedictorian and is headed to university with a scholarship under his belt.
Lori Loughlin, husband to plead guilty to charges related to college admissions scandal
Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, have agreed to plead guilty to charges related to the college admissions scandal, officials said Thursday.
Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, have agreed to plead guilty to charges related to the college admissions scandal, officials said Thursday.
Cuomo: Summer school in NY will be online
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says summer school in New York will be conducted remotely, citing the risks of returning children to the classroom. The governor said Thursday it’s too early to make a decision about the fall semester.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says summer school in New York will be conducted remotely, citing the risks of returning children to the classroom. The governor said Thursday it’s too early to make a decision about the fall semester.
Colleges plan fall opening with dramatic changes to campuses
Even as some universities abandon hope of in-person instruction next semester, citing concerns from public health officials, dozens are announcing plans to welcome students back in August. They acknowledge that an outbreak could force classes back online, but many of their leaders say the financial and political pressures to reopen are too large to ignore.
Even as some universities abandon hope of in-person instruction next semester, citing concerns from public health officials, dozens are announcing plans to welcome students back in August. They acknowledge that an outbreak could force classes back online, but many of their leaders say the financial and political pressures to reopen are too large to ignore.