Anya Kamenetz appears in the following:
NYC Teachers Union 'Prepared To Strike' If Safety Demands Are Not Met
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The president of the city's United Federation of Teachers called for testing every student and staff member before the start of school, set for Sept. 10.
How Safe Is Your School's Reopening Plan? Here's What To Look For
Thursday, August 06, 2020
As schools weigh the risks of reopening, many are making plans to lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Here's how to vet your school's proposals.
Most Teachers Concerned About In-Person School; 2 In 3 Want To Start The Year Online
Thursday, August 06, 2020
A new national poll of teachers from NPR/Ipsos finds broad trepidation about returning to the classroom, with 77% of those surveyed worried about risking their own health.
Teachers, Parents To Protest School Reopenings Without Adequate Funding
Monday, August 03, 2020
More school districts are reopening with in-person classes or under a hybrid model this week. But are schools reopening safely? What does the science say?
What Are Parents Doing For Child Care? Here Are 3 Options (With Trade-Offs)
Friday, July 31, 2020
Some parents, particularly moms, are stepping back from the workforce, while others are turning to in-home day cares and "pandemic pods."
Without National Strategy For School Reopenings, Parents Face Uncertainty
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
The school reopening debate is heating up again. The nation's biggest teachers union raised the possibility of strikes if schools reopen without sufficient safeguards. Child care is another issue.
'Pandemic Pods' Raise Concerns About Equity
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
As many schools opt for a hybrid or online-only fall semester, some parents are teaming up and hiring teachers to educate their children in small groups — so-called pandemic pods.
Can Online Learning Be Better This Fall? These Educators Think So
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
A new national effort aims to deliver better online learning to any district that wants it. Some worry the program is overpromising.
National Summer School Initiative Aims To Improve Online Teaching
Saturday, July 25, 2020
With many schools moving to remote learning or a hybrid format in the fall, a group of public and charter school leaders are trying to make sure students get a quality education, even if it's remote.
In Reversal, Trump Says Schools In Coronavirus Hot Spots Should Delay Reopening
Thursday, July 23, 2020
The president links billions of dollars in federal aid to school districts that reopen fully but acknowledges that in some coronavirus hot spots, the start of the school year may need to be delayed.
Polls: Parents Are Hurting Without Child Care But In No Rush To Reopen Schools
Thursday, July 23, 2020
In two new polls, a majority of parents say they prefer delaying in-person school reopening, despite the personal and economic toll.
Families Of Children With Special Needs Are Suing In Several States. Here's Why.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
A number of lawsuits question whether schools have addressed the needs of special education students during the pandemic. But the very nature of special education makes it hard to find one solution.
Parents Of Special Education Students File Lawsuits Over Poor Remote Education
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
There are more than seven million special education students in the U.S. And many parents of these students say their children are struggling with remote learning during the pandemic.
NAACP Sues Betsy DeVos Over Federal Aid Money For Private Schools
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
The civil rights organization argues the Department of Education has directed states to unfairly divert relief funds from public to private schools.
New Report Says Schools Should Try To Reopen In Person For Elementary Students
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
The National Academy of Sciences report includes an updated review of the evidence from around the world and a set of recommendations on mitigation strategies for the coronavirus in school settings.
Los Angeles And San Diego Schools Announce Online-Only Fall
Monday, July 13, 2020
The districts cite "skyrocketing infection rates" in the coronavirus pandemic in Southern California.
Nation's Pediatricians Walk Back Support For In-Person School
Friday, July 10, 2020
In a new statement made jointly with teachers unions, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says "science and community circumstances must guide decision-making."
When It Comes To Reopening Schools, 'The Devil's In The Details,' Educators Say
Thursday, July 09, 2020
Teachers, parents and district leaders say the back-to-school season has fogged over with confusion. Will schools reopen? And if so, how?
U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall
Monday, June 29, 2020
The dangers of social isolation outweigh the risks of in-person classes for most children, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.
What We Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open
Monday, June 29, 2020
A look at whether or not schools should open in the fall and how child care centers handled the pandemic.
