Bloomberg
Have We Dodged an Education Catastrophe?
Mar.18 -- Sal Khan, founder and chief executive officer at Khan Academy, discusses remote learning for students caused by the coronavirus pandemic, how big the learning gap has become and the trends he’s seeing in education as schools...
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Schools Make Changes As They Return From Break And COVID-19 Cases Soar
To help keep students in school, the CDC and U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona endorsed test-to-stay as an alternative to 10-day quarantines.
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Chicago Closes Schools After Union Backs Remote Learning
Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after 73% of the Teachers Union demanded remote learning until COVID-19 cases subside.
Bloomberg
ABC Mouse Creator Expects Strong Demand Into the Fall
Jun.29 -- Paul Candland, CEO of Age of Learning, expects demand for online educational products to continue even as most kids head back to school in the fall. He's on "Bloomberg Technology."
Bloomberg
Why High-Speed Internet Is Hard to Find In Rural America
Dec.24 -- As more Americans move to the suburbs and work from home, with many planning to stay, demand for high-speed internet in less populated areas has skyrocketed. But supply isn't keeping up.
Bloomberg
Why Demand for Outschool Classes Rose by 2000%
May.28 -- Outschool Inc. CEO Amir Nathoo discusses how demand for the company's online classes surged 2000% in 2020 as schools around the world had to close during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also shares how education will likely stay in a...
Bloomberg
'Upskilling' for the Post-Pandemic Workforce
Aug.09 -- Guild Education CEO Rachel Carlson discusses how companies can win the war for talent by offering opportunities to gain new skills and training as an added employee benefit. She speaks with Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
Bloomberg
Robotics Takes On Greater Role In Remote Education
Sep.11 -- Henrik Christensen, UCSD director of contextual robotics, talks about using robotics in the classroom. He appears on "Bloomberg Technology."
Curated Video
Florida Public Schools Ordered To Reopen For Fall
The Florida Department of Education said if a school decides to offer remote learning, it must meet requirements determined by the state.
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Chicago's Fight With Teachers Union Stretches Into 2nd Week
Chicago faces the same pandemic issues as other districts nationwide, with more schools reverting to remote learning as infections soar.
Curated Video
Pandemic Parenting: How Can I Support My College Student?
Maintaining social connections can help students cope with sadness or uncertainty.
Bloomberg
Sen. Cassidy Says Young People Are Driving Covid-19 Cases in Louisiana
Jul.09 -- Senator Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, discusses the spike in covid-19 cases in Louisiana, and school reopenings. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg: Balance of Power."
Curated Video
A Boost For Rural Hospitals, Plus Keeping Kids Mentally Healthy
Hospitals far from urban centers have been hurting but are targeted for extra resources due to the latest pandemic relief bill.
Curated Video
Nearly 2 Million Students Left Public Schools For Other Alternatives
The number of students in private schools, charter schools, and home-schooling programs went up 10% in 2022 from 8% in spring 2020.
Curated Video
The Growth Of Homeschooling, Even After The Pandemic
According to the latest data from the Census Bureau, homeschooling households spiked from about 3% pre-pandemic to about 11% by the fall of 2020.
Press Association
Teachers' union calls for immediate move to remote education
The general secretary of a leading teaching union calls for an immediate nationwide move to remote learning due to safety concerns over the rapid spread of coronavirus. Dr Patrick Roach of the NASUWT's comments came after Education...
Curated Video
Detroit Public Schools Weigh Remote Learning
The Detroit Public Schools Community District has asked board members to consider a shift to part-time remote learning.
Bloomberg
Back-to-School Shopping Brings Uncertainty to U.S. Retail Sales
Sep.15 -- Back-to-school this fall looks different across the country with remote learning or delayed in-person openings.
These changes will show up in the retail sales data, which serve as a litmus test for the industry, and therefore...
Bloomberg
Murphy Considers Easing N.J. Covid Restrictions as Data Improves
Jan.26 -- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, discusses the potential for loosening coronavirus restrictions, dealing with vaccine shortages, and the state’s approach to in-person education. He speaks with Bloomberg’s David...
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NYC Parents Protest Switch to Remote Learning
Parents are now calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to reopen schools and instead close other establishments first.
Press Association
Teaching union urges Government to act on scientific advice over schools reopening
Teaching union chief says it's 'not enough for the Government to simply hope for the best' over the planned reopening of schools in January. Dr Patrick Roach of the NASUWT said published guidelines did not take account of a new and more...
Bloomberg
New Jersey Governor Murphy Backs Off Classroom Mandate
Aug.12 -- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy abandons a requirement that the state’s 2,500 public schools conduct in-person teaching, and says some districts may return to distance-only learning. He speaks at a news conference. (Excerpt)
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UNC-Chapel Hill Moves Undergraduates To Remote Learning
UNC officials say, "We believe the current data presents an untenable situation."
Bloomberg
All New York City Schools Will Be Open in September
May.24 -- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said all public school students will return to their school buildings come September and that a remote option will no longer be available.