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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
“My goal was to remind us not to turn a blind eye to the light in our own backyards.”