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Encore: New Bill Requires Breakfast To Be Served During School Hours
Hungry Massachusetts school students will now have greater access to food. We revisit the origins of the bill that made it happen. -
Two Massachusetts Teachers Of The Year Explain Why They Think The State Back-To-School Guidelines Fall Short
As the start of school gets closer, the battles over the return to classrooms in many Massachusetts communities are reaching a boiling point. -
A Confusing Back-To-School Season May Lead To Blockbuster Spending
Preparing for both in-person and virtual learning has families budgeting for new school supplies like masks and bleach wipes, but also bigger purchases like laptops, speakers, desks and chairs. -
Florida Judge Rules State Order Requiring Schools To Reopen 'Unconstitutional'
A Florida judge on Monday ruled against the state's order requiring schools to open for in-person instruction by the end of August, calling parts of it… -
'It's Great To Live In Rural Maine,' Where Cases Are Low And Schools Are Open
Sixth-grader Charlie Pierce says the hardest part of going back to school wasn't the masks or the temperature checks. It was not being able to hug the… -
Making The Best Of Virtual Learning: Some Advice From The Founder Of Khan Academy
Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, built an education enterprise on virtual learning. But as many communities across the country prepare to… -
What It Looks Like When School, And Everything Else, Happens At Home
A friend posted a picture on Instagram of her 11-year-old daughter wearing a school uniform, sitting attentively in front of a laptop and waving to her… -
Why Require A Flu Shot During The COVID Crisis? It's The Same Fight, Experts Say
The mandate applies to students from preschool to college. Exemptions are available for medical and religious reasons. -
Here's How One Second-Grade Teacher Is Preparing To Welcome Students Back This Fall
Classroom preparations in 2020 are more complex than ever and come with a lot of new things — from added emotions to face-covering masks. -
Watch: Baker Announces Rapid COVID-19 Testing For School Kids, Explains Flu Shot Imperative
Testing would require parents' written consent and occur on-site at the school.
