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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The celebration featured signs honoring graduates and teachers waving from afar.
California siblings: 14-year-old accepted to 8 universities, 16-year-old getting his PhD
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
Connecticut summer camps may open in June
Connecticut officials plan to allow summer camps to open next month with some strict guidelines to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Connecticut officials plan to allow summer camps to open next month with some strict guidelines to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Princeton names its first black valedictorian in university's 274-year history
Nicholas Johnson is a Canadian student who majored in operations research and financial engineering.
Nicholas Johnson is a Canadian student who majored in operations research and financial engineering.
Firefighter encourages reading during COVID-19 quarantine
A father and fireman reads with his daughter to encourage kids stuck in quarantine to continue learning despite being out of school.
A father and fireman reads with his daughter to encourage kids stuck in quarantine to continue learning despite being out of school.
Science teacher moonlights as hospital worker on COVID front line
Marc Mosca is a science teacher. But he has also worked every weekend at a hospital. Since the pandemic hit, he has put his own health at risk on the front line.
Marc Mosca is a science teacher. But he has also worked every weekend at a hospital. Since the pandemic hit, he has put his own health at risk on the front line.
FDA approves home saliva test for COVID-19 developed by Rutgers University
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave approval Friday to a home saliva-collection test for COVID-19 diagnosing.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave approval Friday to a home saliva-collection test for COVID-19 diagnosing.
Connecticut colleges, universities allowed to reopen in phased-in approach
Connecticut's colleges and universities may open at their discretion, in a phased-in way between May 20 and September 1, with mass COVID-19 testing of students living on residential campuses, under a package of recommendations submitted Wednesday to Gov. Ned Lamont.
Connecticut's colleges and universities may open at their discretion, in a phased-in way between May 20 and September 1, with mass COVID-19 testing of students living on residential campuses, under a package of recommendations submitted Wednesday to Gov. Ned Lamont.
Coronavirus vaccine trial underway at NYU Langone
The NYU Langone Vaccine Center started the first clinical trial of possible antidotes in the United States.
The NYU Langone Vaccine Center started the first clinical trial of possible antidotes in the United States.
New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.
Mr. Feeny of 'Boy Meets World' asks public to 'thank your teachers’ amid coronavirus pandemic
The man who portrayed Mr. Feeny in the 1990s sitcom “Boy Meets World” wants everyone to thank educators for being unsung heroes who shape future generations.
The man who portrayed Mr. Feeny in the 1990s sitcom “Boy Meets World” wants everyone to thank educators for being unsung heroes who shape future generations.
Cuomo: Time to 'reimagine' education through technology
New York state is partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to reimagine education in public schools using technology.
New York state is partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to reimagine education in public schools using technology.
College students petition and sue for tuition refunds
Online petitions have been posted by students at Columbia University, Long Island University and many others across the country in addition to lawsuits being filed against dozens of universities since the institutions moved to a distance-learning model during the coronavirus pandemic.
Online petitions have been posted by students at Columbia University, Long Island University and many others across the country in addition to lawsuits being filed against dozens of universities since the institutions moved to a distance-learning model during the coronavirus pandemic.
Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
Gov. Murphy signs bill preventing NJ schools from 'lunch shaming', denying students meals
Governor Phil Murphy signed the Hunger Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act for to help students who are having trouble paying for school lunches in New Jersey on Monday.
Governor Phil Murphy signed the Hunger Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act for to help students who are having trouble paying for school lunches in New Jersey on Monday.
Tom Hanks delivers heartfelt message to the ‘chosen ones’ of university’s graduating class
The Oscar-winning actor shared his words of wisdom and hope to those graduating from Wright State’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures.
The Oscar-winning actor shared his words of wisdom and hope to those graduating from Wright State’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures.