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The struggle to reopen schools

The struggle to reopen schools

School districts nationwide are considering what a fall reopening could look like while also making contingency plans if COVID-19 cases spike. Balancing all the needs feels like an equation that’s impossible to solve.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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As states reopen, do they have the workforce they need to stop coronavirus outbreaks?

As states reopen, do they have the workforce they need to stop coronavirus outbreaks?

NPR surveyed all 50 states to find out how many people they have doing contact tracing — one of the essential tools for keeping outbreaks from flaring up. Look up your state to see how it's doing.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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In-school, online or both? State urges districts to prep for it all this fall

In-school, online or both? State urges districts to prep for it all this fall

State officials have said they will not release details about what form the upcoming academic year will take until the week of July 27. “We want to make a decision as close to the time as possible — but still allowing time to plan,” Deputy Commissioner Heather Mueller said.
by MPR News Staff

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IQ2 debate: Will coronavirus reshape the world order in China's favor?

IQ2 debate: Will coronavirus reshape the world order in China's favor?

How might coronavirus reshape geopolitics? For some, the answer is clear: China is on the rise. While Washington embraces “America first” and abdicates its global leadership role, they argue, Beijing is stepping up to fill the void.
by MPR News Staff

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Amid confusion about reopening, an expert explains how to assess COVID-19 risk

Amid confusion about reopening, an expert explains how to assess COVID-19 risk

Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm warns that the threat from the pandemic is ongoing. "We will all know somebody — we will all love somebody — who will die from this disease," he says.
by Terry Gross

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5 radical schooling ideas for an uncertain fall and beyond

5 radical schooling ideas for an uncertain fall and beyond

American education is full of innovators practicing alternatives to the mainstream. Now, some of those alternatives are proving their mettle.
by Anya Kamenetz

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June 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Daily death counts slowing; hospitalizations dip

June 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Daily death counts slowing; hospitalizations dip

Minnesota’s COVID-19 toll continued to show signs of plateauing with current hospitalizations and intensive care cases falling and the daily count of deaths trending down. On Thursday, state officials are expected to discuss new fall planning guidance for K-12 schools.
by MPR News Staff

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