Grading Remotely: How Do You Hold Kids Harmless While Also Trying To Motivate?
Chicago has adopted a tougher approach, sparking a debate about whether now is the time to worry if students are on track academically.
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Naperville College Adds A Personal Touch To Virtual Graduation Ceremony
North Central College grads chose a staff member to recite their name during commencement, which was online due to the COVID-19 shutdown.
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A DePaul Professor Uses 3D Printers To Make Face Shields For First Responders
A group of Chicago-area educators pitched in to dream up new ways to create protective face shields for health care workers.
Schools Out: Teachers And Students Lending A Hand
Local teachers, parents and students share what they’re doing during the COVID-19 school shutdown as part of WBEZ’s Schools Out series.
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Will College Campuses In Illinois Reopen This Fall?
Some of the options being considered include small class sizes, single dorm rooms and all-online classes.
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Chicago Public Schools Get A Budget Boost Despite COVID-19 Economic Downturn
Budgets for Chicago public schools are going up by 4%. CPS leaders say they’ll monitor COVID-19 developments and will adjust if necessary.
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Doulas Are Providing Support To Pregnant Women During The Pandemic — From A Distance
Home-visiting programs can help pregnant women and new moms support their babies, but COVID-19 has forced doulas to shift their approach.
Schools Out: Dancing, Jumping and Building Remotely
Local teachers, parents and students share what they’re doing during the COVID-19 school shutdown as part of WBEZ’s Schools Out series.
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9 Ways Schools Will Look Different When (And If) They Reopen
Three-quarters of U.S. states have now closed their schools for the rest of the academic year. Remote learning continues, but attention is already turning to next fall.
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Charter School Families Tired Of Waiting For Computers Are Getting Creative
Some parents and leaders at Chicago charter schools are scraping together money to buy devices and starting GoFundMe campaigns.
