online learning

Prince William County Public School’s website was down on Friday morning, blocking students from accessing some useful information — but not online classes. Virtual learning will continue and no online instruction sites are affected. Only the school website and intranet are affected due to an issue with their internet service provider, the school said. “Email, Canvas, and applications housed on…

All Maryland schools should make every effort to return to in-person hybrid instruction no later than March 1 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, officials said Thursday.  Gov. Larry Hogan cited the “unmistakable toll” all-online learning has taken on students, families and educators.  “The time has come to get all our children back into the classroom and reopen schools,” he...

As classes move online during the pandemic, winter storms might no longer mean a day off to play in the snow. News4’s Aimee Cho looks at how online learning is reshaping the snow day as we know it.

Arlington County Public Schools will delay in-person learning for elementary students who were set to head back into schools next week amid rising COVID-19 cases in the area.  Superintendent Francisco Durán told parents Monday night that elementary students will continue online learning through at least December. Level 2 of the school district’s hybrid, in-person learning plan was set to...

Thousands of students in one school district in Northern Virginia have signed an online petition objecting to what they say is an exhaustingly heavy workload during virtual learning.  The “Reduce the Workload for LOCO Students” petition has been signed more than 11,000 times. Loudoun County Public Schools students said they sit at their computers for longer than ever before but…

As parents help their children navigate remote classes during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re more aware of what’s being taught

The same measures that are recommended for reducing the spread of the coronavirus, including social distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing face masks, may also help limit the impact of cold and flu season.

If the thought of homeschooling your children leaves you feeling overwhelmed, read our guide for product suggestions to help you get set up and dozens of educational resources to get you going.

During the coronavirus pandemic, kids are probably going to be (and have been) inside playing more video games. That doesn’t need to be a bad thing. In fact, it can be the springboard to their professional careers. “I think it’s just a matter of figuring out and respecting what students are passionate about and not just shrugging if off...

Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy, decency and solidarity to an uncertain world.

We’ve all used our library card to check out books, but did you know that many libraries offer a ton of awesome freebies? From online classes to free museum passes, find out what extra perks you can get from your local library.

Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy, decency and solidarity to an uncertain world.

Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy to a locked-down world. In this week’s edition: Life finds a way.

Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy to a locked-down world. In this week’s edition: hope on a bus, love in a bucket truck, kindness at the supermarket and music in the air

With the coronavirus initiating international travel bans and campuses shut down, colleges and universities are seeking alternative ways to provide students with continued academic opportunities, including the iconic, immersive overseas study experience.

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown daily life across the U.S. into chaos. Families suddenly losing loved ones cannot come together to mourn. Health care professionals are putting their lives at risk to treat the untreatable. And the leaders to whom we turn in times of crisis don’t have all the answers. One bit of good news is there is...

Kids around the country are using chalk to spread positive messages on the sidewalk.

A man in the UK is dressing up as Spider-Man to cheer up kids stuck inside during the coronavirus pandemic.

As the new coronavirus spreads, schools across the country are closing their doors and encouraging parents to help kids complete schoolwork at home until risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 have passed.