New Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Wants Schools Open 'As Soon As Possible'
Biden's new Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says "it is our shared goal to reopen schools safely and quickly."
Children's Health
'Hunt, Gather, Parent' Offers Lessons Collected Around The World
NPR's Michaeleen Doucleff found that parenting books she read after becoming a mom left a lot out. When she went through a tough period with her daughter, she traveled the world in search of guidance.
'The Sky's Not Even The Limit': Cancer Survivor To Become Youngest American In Space
Physician assistant and pediatric bone cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux, 29, will be one of four crew members on the world's first all-civilian mission to space at the end of this year.
Californians Taking Advantage Of Vaccine Rules For Parents With Disabled Kids
Parents of children with disabilities qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine in California. Health officials say it's been exploited by people who don't qualify, and individualized proof is now required.
Coronavirus Cases Are Down, But More Kids Are Having Severe Complications
MIS-C, a post COVID illness that has affected more than 2,000 U.S. children, causes inflammation of the heart, lungs, brain and other organs. One D.C. pediatric ICU is nearly full of such patients.
CDC Offers Clearest Guidance Yet For Reopening Schools
The updated guidelines make key changes to earlier language and include a new color-coded chart that divides school reopening options into four zones based on the level of community transmission.
Keep Schools Open All Summer, And Other Bold Ideas To Help Kids Catch Up
Educators, parents and students say there's a chance to take stock and reinvent education.
Children Will Eventually Return To Schools, But Schools Won't Be The Same
Teresa Thayer Snyder, former superintendent of schools in Voorheesville, NY says kids can't just go back to "normal" learning after the pandemic, and previous standards and benchmarks should change.
Africa's Hit Science Show For Kids Is Coming To The U.S.
African TV execs say it's unlike any show for kids that's been produced and broadcast on the continent — especially with its focus on women presenters and scientists.
Iowa Sees Pressure To Reopen Schools, But Safety Fears Persist
Iowa's governor is ordering K-12 schools offer students 100% in-person learning. But Iowa doesn't have a mask mandate, all teachers and staff aren't vaccinated and social distancing is a challenge.