Educators worry about the feasibility of returning to in-person learning
As the rates of community transmission of coronavirus increase in certain areas, the push to reopen schools may be doomed to fail.
Back To School
Back to school, and into uncertainty
Schools across the country are reopening in the midst of a pandemic with a mix of in-person and virtual instruction – and the insecurities, disagreements and fears about protecting children remain
NYU students reveal sad quarantine dorm meals on TikTok
Students are sharing the bizarre meals their university is delivering to them in quarantine — including lemons, stale bread and an infamous watermelon chicken salad.
Special needs students face challenges learning remotely
Remote learning is becoming the new normal for students amid the coronavirus pandemic. But for special needs students, remote learning is proving difficult, especially with a lack of funding. Meg Oliver has more.
Growing concerns over special education students falling behind
As more school districts implement remote learning for the new academic year, parents of students who receive special education services worry their children may not receive the one-on-one support they need.
Schools scramble to contain coronavirus outbreaks
High schools and colleges nationwide are taking stricter measures to contain recent coronavirus outbreaks. Mola Lenghi reports.
Teachers protest reopening plans
Teachers unions across the country are now taking legal actions against school officials. Also, cases are rising at college campuses as parties and gatherings continue. David Begnaud reports.
5 things to know about reopening schools safely
With the school year about to get underway, the "CBS Evening News" spoke with Harvard Professor Joseph Allen about what parents need to know before they send their kids back to the classroom.
Teachers worry schools can't manage coronavirus spread
Anthony Mason sat down with a group of educators to talk about their concerns about returning to the classroom.
Colleges suspend in-person classes after outbreaks on campuses
Nationwide, more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported on college campuses since July.
Learning "pods" highlight wealth disparity in education
The pods can give working parents a much-needed break, but not everyone can afford the tutors necessary.
Higher education during a pandemic: Giving it the old college try
As colleges and universities resort to online-only instruction or socially-distanced in-person classes, the on-campus experience will be, for many, "some combination of a monastery and a minimum security prison"
Teachers from around U.S. weigh in on school reopening debate
"CBS This Morning" spoke with four teachers from around the country as well as the executive director of the American Association of School Administrators to hear what they have to say about reopening.
Former education secretary on "balancing act" of school reopening
"Most of the money for our schools comes from state and local governments. The federal government is a minor investor," Margaret Spellings said.
Trump criticizes CDC guidelines for reopening schools
President Trump tweeted that he will be meeting with CDC officials to discuss the guidelines.
NYC schools will reopen in fall with "blended learning" model, mayor says
Families who aren't comfortable having their children return to school can choose to stay remote.
Trump pushes states to reopen schools this fall amid pandemic
"We want to reopen the schools. Everybody wants it. The moms want it, the dads want it, the kids want it. It's time to do it," Mr. Trump said at a White House event.
Florida says schools must reopen despite COVID-19 surge
The state's education commissioner retweeted a post from President Trump saying, "SCHOOLS MUST OPEN IN THE FALL!!!"
Tips to help protect kids from COVID when schools reopen
Parents should have their child wear a mask and send them to school with wipes and hand sanitizer, Dr. Dyan Hes said.
Students may not get "the true college experience" this year
Amid rising coronavirus cases in some states, college and university reopening plans vary across the country.
For the Class of 2020, a graduation season like no other
With time-honored rituals taken away from seniors and their families because of the pandemic, students respond to a defining societal event
Challenges abound for students forced to take classes remotely
How are educators, students and their families adjusting to the current reality of online classes and distance learning, and is it compromising personal, one-on-one instruction, especially for students who are struggling?
As coronavirus closes schools, parents feel "overwhelming anxiety"
New York City's public school system joins others across the country in shutting down, forcing families to find child care and meals at a moment's notice.
Innovative program offers job training to high school students
At the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus in Centennial, students opting to bypass college can get certification as an auto or aircraft mechanic or nurse's aide
Universities use lavish perks to compete for students
Universities are competing for more lucrative out-of-state and international students in national "arms race" over amenities
U.S.
German man arrested for allegedly driving U.S. teen to die by suicide
Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA
DOJ demands that some California counties set aside alleged noncitizen ballots
"The Kindness Mob" has come to the rescue of hundreds of online bullying victims
Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit
Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Sen. Susan Collins
Alleged Chinese agent pleads not guilty in Los Angeles courtroom
UFO files detail strange, silent triangular craft: "Absolute acoustic silence"
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
Medicare Advantage plans cut for 1 million seniors, insurers say
AI could take your job. Here's how Congress wants to help workers.
U.S. designates helium a critical material, days after 60 Minutes report
Hero dad who stopped Oregon school shooter shares his story
AI agents detected inside customer bank accounts, report says
Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old resigns
Buttigieg endorses independent Seth Bodnar in Montana Senate race
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Trump administration to push for new labels on seafood
House hunter discovers body in vacant home
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
Trump says new fuel supply push will lower prices. Will it work?
Trumps to vote early in person in Florida on Saturday
Anthropic previews Claude Duet personal AI agent for subscribers
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden laptop probe
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