For English learners, school closures mean navigating online programs, finding a way to practice spoken English, and often juggling a much-needed job.
Author: Erin Richards, USA TODAY
‘Historic academic regression’: Why homeschooling is so hard amid school closures
Some schools have been learning online for a month amid the coronavirus pandemic. Others are just starting now. And some can’t even find all students.
Amid coronavirus, students flock to Kahoot! and Duolingo. Is it the end of language teachers?
Students are flocking to Kahoot!, Duolingo amid coronavirus. They’re keeping their brains active, plus testing whether kids can learn without teachers
No online learning? With schools closed from coronavirus, these teachers air TV lessons
In schools like LAUSD, districts are putting lessons on PBS, other TV channels for students who can’t do online learning because they lack internet.
Trump: States can cancel standardized tests because of coronavirus school closings
Because of coronavirus-related school closings, Betsy DeVos and President Donald Trump are waiving requirements for standardized tests this year.
Is online school illegal? With schools closing from coronavirus, special education concerns give districts pause
As school moves online during the coronavirus outbreak, parents say schools are struggling with how to provide special education — required by law.
When will school reopen? No date in sight, and schools struggling to put learning online
With at least 70% of America’s schools closing, perhaps for the school year, districts are trying to figure out online school. It’s not going well.
Coronavirus school closings: 33 states, Los Angeles’ LAUSD, New York City shut all K-12 schools
Schools in Ohio and Maryland kicked off closures across the U.S. The nation’s largest district in New York City followed on Sunday.
A $100K cleaning machine? A ‘silver bullet’ disinfectant? Businesses cash in on coronavirus panic at US schools.
Cleaning companies, online colleges and hydration beverages are cashing in on coronavirus. Which products are legit?
These are the best U.S. cities to live in on a teacher’s salary — and the worst
Can you guess the 5 most expensive and 5 least expensive cities to live on a single teacher’s salary?