University of California, K-12 public schools should be open in the fall
Janet Napolitano said she “anticipates that most, if not all of our campuses, will operate in some kind of hybrid mode.
CDC releases guidelines for returning to school in the fall
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.
Phoenix teacher fulfills graduation promise to student who lost both parents
A high school teacher in Phoenix made a promise to one student that he would see her cross the graduation stage, and though the physical commencement ceremony was canceled, Jeff Schrock kept that promise.
Fear of the future: Class of 2020 enters a world in crisis
The future looks grim for the Class of 2020. The pandemic has shattered the economy and the high hopes of graduates who — just months ago — seemed all but assured of success. New college graduates searching for jobs will be competing not just with experienced workers but with those in another Class of 2020 — high school graduates now forced to defer their dreams of college because they can't afford it.
Virtual commencement ceremonies celebrate Class of 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has forced recent graduates to adjust to new ways of marking a major life milestone, and new grads are entering into one of the worst job markets in history.
Graduation ceremonies draw thousands despite COVID-19 pandemic fears
Schools are taking precautions to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 virus but the numbers who plan to attend graduations is still daunting.
NYC outlines summer school plan with remote learning
Summer school in New York City will take place remotely, announced the mayor and schools chancellor Tuesday.
Law school graduate holds miniature commencement ceremony in back yard amid pandemic
“My goal was to remind us not to turn a blind eye to the light in our own backyards.”
Researchers developing face mask that glows if coronavirus is detected, report says
The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.
Girl, 10, sends over 1,500 art kits to kids in homeless shelters, foster care during coronavirus shutdown
Chelsea, who said she was bullied in school, turned to art when she lost her swim coach to gun violence a few years ago.
Amid canceled ceremonies, Marine officer commissioned from family's backyard
Skyler Grathwohl has achieved the first part of her dream by becoming an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. She was sworn in as a second lieutenant in her family's backyard.
Tennessee dad builds stage in front yard so daughter can have graduation ceremony
Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.
Miami high school senior accepted into 30 colleges, offered $1 million in scholarships
A graduate in South Florida has a lot of options once her senior year is over: 30 to be exact.
California 8th grader gives graduation speech to empty school yard
President Chima Oluo will post his pre-recorded speech on the school's website for the 1,000 peers and their families to view.
Some US schools give up on distance learning
A small district in rural Georgia is among many around the U.S. that have pulled the plug on distance learning, all citing familiar reasons.
Trump's push for opening school clashes with Fauci's caution
President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.
Fauci urges caution on schools, warns against ‘cavalier’ idea that children are immune from COVID-19
Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.
Georgia teacher running more than 50 miles to visit all of his students
In these days of Zoom calls and virtual learning, teachers are starting to miss their kids. One teacher in Kennesaw decided he was going to visit all of his students. But this is no drive-by. He's lacing up his sneakers and running to all of their homes.
Schools mull ways to make up lost time including Saturday classes
When students return to school after a lengthy pandemic-induced absence, the consensus is they will have lost significant academic ground. Still unresolved for governments and educators are the questions of how — or even whether — teachers should try to make up for lost learning.
High schools hold drive-thru graduation party for class of 2020
The celebration featured signs honoring graduates and teachers waving from afar.