Anya Kamenetz
Stories
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All Things Considered
New York City To Close Schools For In-Person Learning
New York City is once again closing schools for in-person learning, beginning Thursday. The announcement comes as coronavirus case numbers in the city — and around the country — continue to rise.
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Lessons From Europe, Where Cases Are Rising But Schools Are Open
Amid a new wave of coronavirus restrictions, France, the U.K., Germany and Italy are keeping schools open. The U.S. has taken a different approach.
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What A Biden Presidency Could Mean For Education
As the new president sets his priorities, will having an educator as first lady help schools and colleges get what they hope for?
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Morning Edition
Tips For Talking To Children About The Election
With many Americans focused on the election, NPR's Life Kit team offers tips to parents and caregivers on how to talk about the election — and civics more broadly — with children.
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COVID-19 Has Robbed The World's Poorest Children Of Nearly 4 Months Of Schooling
A new report finds the return to education has been much slower in the world's poorer countries.
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A Rising Number Of U.S. Children Have The Option Of In-Person School
By Election Day, more than 60% of public school students will be attending schools that offer in-person learning at least a few days a week, an updated tracker finds.
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Are The Risks Of Reopening Schools Exaggerated?
New research has found few links between in-person K-12 schooling and COVID-19 case rates. "There is no consistent pattern," one study author said.
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Enrollment Is Dropping In Public Schools Around the Country
Many parents appear to be keeping their children out of public school, especially from kindergarten. The declines could mean less state funding for school districts.
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All Things Considered
Pandemic Seems To Be Driving School Enrollment Down, NPR Investigation Shows
In many states, this week marks fall count day, when schools must submit enrollment numbers to determine state funding for the next year. But the pandemic seems to be driving down those enrollments.
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School Attendance In The COVID Era: What Counts As 'Present'?
With millions of students logging in from home, the pandemic has disrupted the traditional school function of making sure students are "in school."