‘A Day At A Time’: How 2 High School Juniors Are Coping With Remote Learning
Virtual school, social unrest, coronavirus, college prep — high school juniors have a lot on their minds as this school year gets underway.
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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.“
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NASA Plans To Return To The Surface Of Earth’s Moon By 2024
NASA is laying the groundwork for a return mission to Earth’s moon as a jump-off point to exploring Mars and beyond.
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The Toll Of Remote Learning On One Chicago Teacher: ‘I Am Learning Everything Again’
The start of remote learning has been grueling but teacher Jessica Vega says, “I want to be positive and optimistic it won’t be forever.”
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Students Accused Of Breaking College COVID-19 Rules Fight Their Punishments
As colleges crack down on students accused of violating strict pandemic safety rules, students are lawyering up to fight their punishments.
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Chicago Families, Neighborhood Groups Get Creative With Remote Learning
Remote schooling is difficult for everyone involved. But parents, students and e-learning support groups are rising to the challenge.
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Did Students Show Up? 6 Takeaways From Illinois’ Fall College Enrollment Numbers
Despite fears of a drop off amid the pandemic, enrollment at public universities and community colleges in Illinois mostly held steady.
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College Amid COVID-19: ‘You Don’t Feel Like You’re In College At All’
WBEZ is sharing the stories of four freshmen this fall from the Chicago area — two on campus and two taking classes from home.
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Illinois Students Left On Scholarship Sidelines As Nearby States Resume High School Sports
More than 500 parents and students rallied Sunday to pressure Gov. Pritzker to reinstate fall season contact sports.
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U of I Nurses Begin 7-Day Strike Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Nurses want the hospital system to limit the number of patients per nurse and provide more PPE to prepare for flu season during COVID.
