In Iowa, College Football Returns As State COVID-19 Cases Soar A look at the state of colleges in Iowa, which has the third-highest number of new infections per capita in the U.S. Iowa State will play its first game of the season in an empty stadium. Elissa Nadworny
Pennsylvania Teacher Discusses Hybrid Teaching Schools across the U.S. are teaching in a new, pandemic reality. NPR's Scott Simon talks with high school instructor Susan Heydt about her school's decision to mix in-person and remote learning.
DeVos Loses Latest Fight Over Rerouting Aid To Private School Students A federal judge says U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos overstepped in trying to send more CARES Act money to help students at private schools. Cory Turner
Texas History Teacher Hosts Virtual Lessons While On Historical Road Trip U.S. history teacher Cathy Cluck had never taught online. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to rethink her strategy, she went on a "Great American History Road Trip" and taught from the road.
Math Anxiety Is Real. Here's How To Help Your Child Avoid It Math anxiety is real for kids and adults. But parents can help. The solution goes beyond equations and textbooks. Cory Turner
Seattle Now: First day of school Virtual school is back in session... so how did it go? And what's the etiquette for a Zoom classroom? Clare McGrane
Sleep Away Camps Offer COVID-Free Bubbles For Remote Learning Many summer camps were closed due to COVID-19 but some sleep away camps found ways to successfully operate. Some plan to offer COVID-free bubbles where students can live and attend classes remotely. Jason Beaubien
Learning Curve: Virtually Teaching Indigenous Third Grade Students In Arizona Lynette Stant teaches third grade in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian community in Arizona. For our Learning Curve series, she shares what a week of virtual learning is like.
For Some Students, Not Having Home Wifi Means Taking Classes From Their Cars Alison Causey of London, Kentucky shares her experience attending community college on-line, in her car, in the school's parking lot. Like many students, she didn't have access to WiFi at home.
Over 30 States Allow High School Football. Is It Right Or Reckless? Alabama is one of the states pressing ahead with high school football despite the coronavirus. A veteran head coach calls this reckless and says he's determined to protect his players. Tom Goldman