Anya Kamenetz
Stories
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Education
Education Dept. Says Disability Laws Shouldn't Get In The Way Of Online Learning
As classes move online, many schools fear students with disabilities could be left behind, in violation of federal laws. The department calls this reading of the law "a serious misunderstanding."
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Food
Schools Race To Feed Students Amid Coronavirus Closures
Nearly 30 million U.S. children count on schools for free or low-cost meals. Most are home now, and school leaders are working hard to make sure they have food to eat.
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Education
'Panic-gogy': Teaching Online Classes During The Coronavirus Pandemic
On one level, Panicgogy means understanding students' limitations. Some only have smartphones. Some have family responsibilities. But ultimately, panicgogy is about applying compassion to learning.
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Education
When Colleges Shut Down, Some Students Have Nowhere To Go
More colleges and universities are canceling classes due to COVID-19. Most are keeping dorms and dining halls open, but a growing number have asked students to pack up and leave campus indefinitely.
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Health
When Should Schools Close For Coronavirus?
Closing schools can slow the spread of disease and, in turn, save lives. But it also causes huge disruptions, especially for children who depend on the free and reduced-cost meals they get at school.
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Health
More Than 20 Colleges Cancel In-Person Classes In Response To Coronavirus
Many schools paused in-person classes after students or staff members tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Others say the cancellations are a precaution.
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National
6 Ways Universities Are Responding To Coronavirus
From online classes to warnings against xenophobia — and at least one "COVID-cat" — here's how schools are coping with the global health crisis.
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Education
Schools Are Embracing Mindfulness, But Practice Doesn't Always Make Perfect
One in 5 American children struggles with anxiety. To help students cope, more and more schools are turning to mindfulness — but the explosion of interest has some researchers advising caution.
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National
2 Big Teachers Unions Call For Rethinking Student Involvement In Lockdown Drills
About 95% of American public schools have adopted some form of active shooter drills. But there's little proof they're effective — and there's growing concern they can traumatize children.
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Environment
'You Need To Act Now': Meet 4 Girls Working To Save The Warming World
"When we organize, we model the world we want to see," says teenager Xiye Bastida. Activist girls like Bastida have been especially visible in the fight against climate change.