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Less pomp, given circumstance: Students grapple with virtual graduationsCollege seniors are finding creative ways to mark graduation. But for many grads, it鈥檚 not the pomp and circumstance they miss, it鈥檚 each other.
The ExplainerWhat will it take to get kids back to class? Three questions.What K-12 education might look like in the fall is starting to take shape as educators consider options for returning students to class.聽
Stay-at-home college? Campuses focus on finances, and survival.Schools had already been facing financial issues, but the coronavirus crisis is hastening decisions on delivery of classes and whether to stay open.聽
First LookCelebrities offer advice, hope to 2020 grads via virtual lecternAs commencement ceremonies move online, celebrity speakers are delivering their keynote address. Wisdom from figures like Tom Hanks, Barack Obama, and聽Awkwafina may help ease the sting of losing such a memorable moment.
FocusEurope鈥檚 schools face new test: Teaching safely in a pandemicEurope鈥檚 schools are beginning to reopen as the coronavirus lockdowns end in a number of countries. But they face new challenges.
First LookDeVos' new Title IX regs bolster rights of accused on campusEducation Secretary Betsy DeVos issued a new policy Wednesday that narrows the definition of sexual harassment and allows students to question one other during live hearings. Critics say聽the changes weaken protections for victims.
College amid coronavirus: high school seniors wary of paying for 鈥榋oom U鈥�Seniors are wary of paying for college without knowing what fall will look like 鈥� leading to uncertainty about their future, and that of U.S. colleges.
First LookDoes online learning work? College student lawsuits say no.Coronavirus rebate? Students at more than 25 U.S. colleges and universities have filed lawsuits to recover tuition money, citing that online classes are poor substitutes for classroom learning.
First LookHow an 'immediate cash flow crisis' could transform higher edIn the face of staggering聽revenue losses and safety concerns, colleges and university are trying to figure out the post-coronavirus landscape. Private and public institutions are聽鈥渢rying to plan in an environment that almost defies planning,鈥� said one official.
First LookCongress grants, DeVos denies emergency fund to foreign studentsColleges were preparing to distribute more than $6 billion in emergency funds to needy students regardless of their citizenship status. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced new聽guidelines聽excluding foreign students and DACA recipients.
Hope for student borrowers: Settlement requires administration move fasterIn a lawsuit settlement, the Education Department is promising to process loan forgiveness claims for about 170,000 students within 18 months.聽聽
Isolated from peers, teens find new paths to community amid pandemicTeens鈥� lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus lockdown just as they are seeking autonomy and creating their own identity.
Diplomas are great. But does high school set the stage for success?A few states are leading the way in attempting to measure how well high schools set up their students for college and workplace success.
First LookColleges fight to survive coronavirus financial hitThe shift to online classrooms has forced colleges to refund on-campus expenses resulting in huge financial deficits. U.S. colleges and universities are taking stopgap measures, but many are forecasting steep drops in enrollment for the fall.聽
How online learning may be more than a stopgap in the USWhile there are still shortcomings to address, new thinking is happening around online learning 鈥� and how people think about education鈥檚 purpose.
Comics are for kids? This Vermont college begs to differ.A dedicated college for cartoonists shows the power of visual storytelling to inspire youth, sell books, and aid the teaching of complex topics.聽
First LookWi-Fi buses help bridge the digital divide for online learningIn rural towns the pivot to online classrooms is not so simple. Local school districts are finding creative ways to provide internet access for children at home during the coronavirus.
Education WatchGraduation, interrupted: A senior reflects on college鈥檚 abrupt endThe novel coronavirus seemed far away months ago. Now college dorms are empty. For seniors anticipating graduation, it鈥檚 canceled or in question.聽 聽
Cover StoryHe was arrested for robbery. She saw an honor roll student and went to work.How a social worker in New Orleans helps students who face legal issues 鈥� and trains teachers to get involved, too.
Difference MakerHoops and Homework: One man shelves retirement for an after-school dreamHerb Chasan shows what it takes to launch an after-school program in Massachusetts 鈥� and how the rewards can be big.