Student news roundup, Illinois, Sept. 8
The pandemic, performing arts, and politics generally led student news stories from the Prairie State this past week.
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High school football in 50 states
High-risk contact sports continue this fall in more than 30 states amid a global pandemic caused by a virus that we can't defeat.
Cyberattack chokes Miami-Dade
Virtual learning was halted as schools opened Monday in Miami, the result of a coordinated cyberattack. 16-year-old suspect arrested.
Teachers are resigning at higher rates
Because COVID-19 is a big stressor for students, families, businesses, and teachers, many leaders in business and education have resigned or closed.
NYC pushes back school start date
1.1 mil students in the nation's largest district will start in-person school on Sept 21, not on Sept 11, as schools prepare for their return to campus.
Student news roundup, Florida, Sept. 1
Schools in Florida are online for the most part as the 2020-21 school year begins, with some students reporting to campus along the Space Coast.
Student news roundup, Illinois, Aug. 31
Our robot found in student news reports several stories from Illinois last week about the pandemic and its effects, in school & out.
Girls’ volleyball champs in Illinois
We congratulate the Illinois state champions in girls' volleyball: Newark, St Teresa, Sterling, & Benet Academy.
New IL law ensures inclusion of LGBTQ+
A law will take effect next school year in IL that will require students to study LGBTQ history as part of the social studies curriculum.
MoCo doubles down on summer learning loss
Research is at least equivocal about summer learning loss, but maybe there's something to a new plan in Montgomery County, Md.