How Germany Avoided A 'Lost' School Year
In the U.S., school closures during the pandemic have some worried about a "lost COVID generation" of children. But that's not the case in Germany.
Education
What Does Virtual Learning Mean For Snow Days?
Even though many students are taking classes online, some schools are still embracing Snow Days, in part, so students can still enjoy the magic of an unexpected break.
Examining The Link Between Music And Scores For Math, Reading
A music professor set out to prove that there is no link between studying music and better scores in reading and math. But after a 10-year study, he discovered the link was stronger than he imagined.
Santiago Potes Is 1st Latino DACA Recipient To Be Awarded Rhodes Scholarship
As a 2021 Rhodes Scholar, Potes will study at the University of Oxford. His parents settled in Miami after fleeing Colombia when he was 4. He is a new graduate of Columbia University in New York.
With Fall Graduation Off, But Football Still On, Students Question College Priorities
Many colleges have canceled December graduation ceremonies while continuing to host in-person events, like football games. One graduating senior says it feels like "a slap in the face."
Virginia Military Institute Removes Statue of Confederate Gen. 'Stonewall' Jackson
The figure of Jackson was removed from its pedestal in front of the campus barracks Monday morning. It will be relocated to the Virginia Museum of the Civil War in New Market, Va.
Critics Pan School Experiment To Corral Students Exposed To COVID-19
A school district in Oklahoma plans to group students together who have been exposed to the coronavirus. That way they can continue in-person schooling. Health advocates are worried about the idea.
The New Normal: Projecting The Impact Of COVID-19 On Education
You wake up, grab some breakfast, get to that first-period class, onto the second period, then third, fourth, some after-school activities, homework, and then you rinse and repeat.
Med School Applications Soar In Wake Of Pandemic
Medical schools report applications are way up. Admissions experts are citing the pandemic, the economy and a prominent doctor. It's called "the Fauci effect."
College Students Reflect On Another Semester During The Pandemic
The pandemic meant that colleges and universities are wrapping up a semester unlike any other. We asked four students how they felt about the online classes and alternative housing.