Teachers Sue To Block Florida's School Reopening Mandate Educators in Florida, with the backing of the state's largest teachers union, sued the governor and other state officials for trying to require schools to reopen in the middle of a COVID-19 surge.Heard onToggle more optionsEducators in Florida, with the backing of the state's largest teachers union, sued the governor and other state officials for trying to require schools to reopen in the middle of a COVID-19 surge.DAVID GREENE, HOST:Even though coronavirus cases in Florida have been hitting record highs, the state's governor has been...…Teachers Sue To Block Florida's School Reopening Mandate Educators in Florida, with the backing of the state's largest teachers union, sued the governor and other state officials for trying to require schools to reopen in the middle of a COVID-19 surge.Heard onToggle more optionsEducators in Florida, with the backing of the state's largest teachers union, sued the governor and other state officials for trying to require schools to reopen in the middle of a COVID-19 surge.DAVID GREENE, HOST:Even though coronavirus cases in Florida have been hitting record highs, the state's governor has been...WW…

Detroit Students Have Constitutional Right To An Education, Court Rules The students' lawyers argued that literacy is a fundamental skill to living in a democracy, and thus protected by the U.S. Constitution. In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court agreed.Heard onToggle more optionsIn a landmark decision, a federal appeals court has ruled that children have a constitutional right to literacy, dealing a remarkable victory to students. The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit brought by students of five Detroit schools, claiming that because of deteriorating buildings, teacher...…Detroit Students Have Constitutional Right To An Education, Court Rules The students' lawyers argued that literacy is a fundamental skill to living in a democracy, and thus protected by the U.S. Constitution. In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court agreed.Heard onToggle more optionsIn a landmark decision, a federal appeals court has ruled that children have a constitutional right to literacy, dealing a remarkable victory to students. The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit brought by students of five Detroit schools, claiming that because of deteriorating buildings, teacher...WW…

State Officials Consider Closing Schools Due To Coronavirus The coronavirus outbreak has moved into a new phase, compelling some state leaders to take the unusual step of closing schools statewide. More states may soon do the same.Heard onToggle more optionsThe coronavirus outbreak has moved into a new phase, compelling some state leaders to take the unusual step of closing schools statewide. More states may soon do the same.NOEL KING, HOST:The coronavirus outbreak in the United States is changing the way we live. Five states and the District of Columbia are closing all schools K-12. And...…State Officials Consider Closing Schools Due To Coronavirus The coronavirus outbreak has moved into a new phase, compelling some state leaders to take the unusual step of closing schools statewide. More states may soon do the same.Heard onToggle more optionsThe coronavirus outbreak has moved into a new phase, compelling some state leaders to take the unusual step of closing schools statewide. More states may soon do the same.NOEL KING, HOST:The coronavirus outbreak in the United States is changing the way we live. Five states and the District of Columbia are closing all schools K-12. And...WW…

What Kids Want To Know About Coronavirus: An Original Comic : Goats and Soda You may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers — and print out a zine version at home.Heard onToggle more optionsUpdated on March 16 at 1:56 p.m. ET. This comic has been updated. Kids, this comic is for you. It's based on a radio story that NPR education reporter Cory Turner did. He asked some experts what kids might want to know about the new coronavirus discovered in China. To make this comic, we've used his interviews with...…What Kids Want To Know About Coronavirus: An Original Comic : Goats and Soda You may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers — and print out a zine version at home.Heard onToggle more optionsUpdated on March 16 at 1:56 p.m. ET. This comic has been updated. Kids, this comic is for you. It's based on a radio story that NPR education reporter Cory Turner did. He asked some experts what kids might want to know about the new coronavirus discovered in China. To make this comic, we've used his interviews with...WW…

97,000 Kids Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Last 2 Weeks Of July : Coronavirus Updates President Trump falsely claimed that children are "almost immune" from the coronavirus, but a new review of state data finds child cases are up 40%.Heard onToggle more optionsAt least 97,000 children tested positive for the coronavirus during the last two weeks of July, according to a of state-level data by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Association. The increase represents a 40% surge in the nation's cumulative total of child cases. "I think it's showing that, yes, kids can...…97,000 Kids Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Last 2 Weeks Of July : Coronavirus Updates President Trump falsely claimed that children are "almost immune" from the coronavirus, but a new review of state data finds child cases are up 40%.Heard onToggle more optionsAt least 97,000 children tested positive for the coronavirus during the last two weeks of July, according to a of state-level data by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Association. The increase represents a 40% surge in the nation's cumulative total of child cases. "I think it's showing that, yes, kids can...WW…

School Leaders Struggle To Reopen Schools Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Superintendents across the country say they're eager to get kids back in schools — safely. In communities with coronavirus cases soaring, some leaders say remote learning is the only safe option.Toggle more optionsAnn Levett's worst day as superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public School System wasn't March 26, the day Georgia's governor first closed schools, keeping Levett's more than 37,000 students home in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Her worst day came just a couple of weeks ago, Levett says, when she...…School Leaders Struggle To Reopen Schools Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Superintendents across the country say they're eager to get kids back in schools — safely. In communities with coronavirus cases soaring, some leaders say remote learning is the only safe option.Toggle more optionsAnn Levett's worst day as superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public School System wasn't March 26, the day Georgia's governor first closed schools, keeping Levett's more than 37,000 students home in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Her worst day came just a couple of weeks ago, Levett says, when she...WW…

DeVos Stands Firm On Coronavirus Aid To Private School Students : Coronavirus Updates U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos signaled she is standing firm on her intention to reroute millions of dollars in coronavirus aid money to K-12 private school students.Heard onToggle more optionsIn a new rule announced Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos signaled she is standing firm on her intention to reroute millions of dollars in coronavirus aid money to K-12 private school students. The CARES Act rescue package included to help public schools cover pandemic-related costs. The move...…DeVos Stands Firm On Coronavirus Aid To Private School Students : Coronavirus Updates U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos signaled she is standing firm on her intention to reroute millions of dollars in coronavirus aid money to K-12 private school students.Heard onToggle more optionsIn a new rule announced Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos signaled she is standing firm on her intention to reroute millions of dollars in coronavirus aid money to K-12 private school students. The CARES Act rescue package included to help public schools cover pandemic-related costs. The move...WW…

Sesame Street's Grover Helps Kids Adapt To Life During Pandemic In this time of fear and uncertainty, NPR's Life Kit team partners with Sesame Street's lovable monster, Grover, to answer some of kids' tough questions.Heard onToggle more optionsIn this time of fear and uncertainty, NPR's Life Kit team partners with Sesame Street's lovable monster, Grover, to answer some of kids' tough questions.NOEL KING, HOST:This is a confusing, stressful time for kids. And kids, you know what I'm talking about. So Anya Kamenetz and Cory Turner from our podcast Life Kit got together with a special guest...…Sesame Street's Grover Helps Kids Adapt To Life During Pandemic In this time of fear and uncertainty, NPR's Life Kit team partners with Sesame Street's lovable monster, Grover, to answer some of kids' tough questions.Heard onToggle more optionsIn this time of fear and uncertainty, NPR's Life Kit team partners with Sesame Street's lovable monster, Grover, to answer some of kids' tough questions.NOEL KING, HOST:This is a confusing, stressful time for kids. And kids, you know what I'm talking about. So Anya Kamenetz and Cory Turner from our podcast Life Kit got together with a special guest...WW…

COVID-19 Disrupts School Schedules, Child Care Arrangements School has now been canceled in the majority of states because of the coronavirus outbreak. That's creating problems for parents and caregivers across the country.Heard onToggle more optionsSchool has now been canceled in the majority of states because of the coronavirus outbreak. That's creating problems for parents and caregivers across the country.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:Today begins a strange new reality for millions of children. The majority of American States have now closed their schools because of the coronavirus outbreak, and...…COVID-19 Disrupts School Schedules, Child Care Arrangements School has now been canceled in the majority of states because of the coronavirus outbreak. That's creating problems for parents and caregivers across the country.Heard onToggle more optionsSchool has now been canceled in the majority of states because of the coronavirus outbreak. That's creating problems for parents and caregivers across the country.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:Today begins a strange new reality for millions of children. The majority of American States have now closed their schools because of the coronavirus outbreak, and...WW…

Betsy DeVos Reroutes Coronavirus Money To Private School Students : Coronavirus Updates The U.S. education secretary has told public K-12 schools they should use their coronavirus relief money to help private school students, too.Congressional Democrats have accused U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos of trying to reroute hundreds of millions of dollars in coronavirus aid money to K-12 private school students. The coronavirus rescue package, known as the CARES Act, included to help public schools cover pandemic-related costs. In a Wednesday co-signed by Rep. Bobby Scott, Sen. Patty Murray...…Betsy DeVos Reroutes Coronavirus Money To Private School Students : Coronavirus Updates The U.S. education secretary has told public K-12 schools they should use their coronavirus relief money to help private school students, too.Congressional Democrats have accused U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos of trying to reroute hundreds of millions of dollars in coronavirus aid money to K-12 private school students. The coronavirus rescue package, known as the CARES Act, included to help public schools cover pandemic-related costs. In a Wednesday co-signed by Rep. Bobby Scott, Sen. Patty Murray...WW…