EDUCATION
University of Georgia Faculty Say Campus in 'Grave Danger'
Health and public policy faculty members wrote a column in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper criticizing the college's handling of COVID-19.
Texas Paper Editorial Board Urges State Not to Hide School COVID Infections
Education and health officials in Texas are deciding whether or not to collect and publicly release COVID-19 infection data in schools, the paper said Tuesday.
Florida Teacher Pens Own Obituary In Protest Of In-Classroom Reopenings
Reddick said she felt compelled to write the obituary after realizing that although she may not actually die from COVID-19 - at least one teacher in Florida likely will after students return on August 20.
'Feels Like There's a Gun to My Head': Arizona Supt. Says of Reopening
An Arizona superintendent said his decision between opening schools safely or risking the loss of funding is like having a gun to his head.
Texas AG: Local Health Officials Cannot Legally Delay School Reopenings
"Nothing in the law gives health authorities the power to indiscriminately close schools," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Tuesday.
Majority of U.S. Teachers Say Coronavirus Crisis Is Getting Worse: Poll
A majority of K-12 teachers said they prefer to work remotely even after pandemic restrictions are lifted.
Missouri Governor Says Students Will Catch COVID-19 But Will 'Get Over It'
Missouri Governor Mike Parson said he is certain kids returning to schools will get infected with coronavirus, but they'll also "get over it" by resting at home for a few days.
$70 Billion of 2nd Stimulus Package for School Reopening: WH Chief of Staff
"[The next stimulus package] will make sure moms and dads don't have to worry about the safety of their children who are going back to schools," said White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
People Will 'Certainly Die' If Schools Reopen Too Quickly, Teacher Says
"They don't care that children, parents and teachers will inevitably get sick," a teacher in Green Bay, Wisconsin said.
Ivanka Trump Says University Path 'Failing Many Students' Seeking Careers
In a new push for Americans to pursue skill development opportunities, Ivanka Trump said American workers incorrectly "assume that a university degree is the only path to a good paying job."
Florida GOP Senator Says Risks in Reopening Schools 'Not Insignificant'
Florida health officials reported 15,300 new cases on Sunday, breaking a record New York set in April of a state's largest single-day increase in new cases.
Education Secretary: Local School Leaders Will Handle COVID Outbreaks
"Kids have got to get back to school," she says.
Trump Threatens Tax Exemption Review for 'Radical Left' Universities
The president on Friday said "too many" schools focused on "radical left indoctrination" instead of education.
CDC to Reissue School Reopening Guidelines After Trump Threatens to Cut Aid
Both President Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos suggested this week that schools that delay reopening could face federal funding cuts.
Colleges and Universities Charging Full Tuition For Online Only Classes
Some colleges and universities are adjusting how they will be teaching students in the fall offering most of their classes online, but the financial cost of higher learning is expected to remain the same as those institutions charge full price.
More Than 60 Colleges Hit With Lawsuits As Students Demand Tuition Refunds
A growing number of colleges and universities, including elites like Brown and Georgetown along with major public school systems, are being sued by students dissatisfied with their pandemic online learning experience who now want at least part of their tuition money back.
All the speakers and performers on the YouTube graduation special
The YouTube graduation special "Dear Class of 2020" features a massive line-up of stars, with the Obamas, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and BTS among those appearing in the festival-style digital event.
'Graduate Together 2020' Streaming: How to Watch The Special Online
"Graduate Together 2020" will air across multiple networks on May 16 and will see President Barack Obama, LeBron James, Megan Rapinoe and many others paying tribute to the class of 2020.
'Graduate Together 2020' Line-Up: All The Stars in the Graduation Special
"Graduate Together 2020" is an all-star simulcast graduation ceremony airing on multiple networks on May 16, featuring everyone from President Barack Obama to LeBron James to The Jonas Brothers.
32 Percent of Students Say They Won't Go to College for Online-Only Classes
A survey found nearly a third of prospective and current college students were not interested in attending college this fall if classes can be attended only online.
What the New Title IX Rules Will Mean for Campus Sexual Assault Cases
The new guidelines, which will go into effect on August 14, include changes that narrow the definition of what can be deemed sexual harassment and require in-person cross-examinations between alleged perpetrators and their accusers.