COVID-19
Stories from the front lines of COVID-19
COVID-19 affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to the pandemic.
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Community Schools Could Fix a Major Problem in Education
By emphasizing communication and trust-building, they offer a solution for repairing the frayed relationship between parents and schools. Read more
Mar 2, 2022
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Educators Shouldn’t be Ridiculed for Worrying about COVID
In states like Oklahoma with low vaccination rates, pressuring educators to reopen schools only serves to empower rightwing agitators. Read more
Feb 16, 2022
Don’t ‘Means Test’ the Child Tax Credit
“Means tests” restrict the availability of public assistance based on income, by making people “prove” they’re poor enough to deserve help. Read more
Feb 15, 2022
Arts and Theater Workers Are Rallying for a Better Industry
As the performing arts industry continues to struggle amid the pandemic, artists have made gains in improving their working conditions. Read more
Feb 15, 2022
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The Critical Flaw Behind Teacher Evaluations
New research shows that endlessly evaluating teachers has made no impact on student outcomes. Read more
Feb 3, 2022
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Neil Young’s Righteous Crusade
Spotify chose Joe Rogan over Young, highlighting the dominance of profit over ethics. Read more
Jan 31, 2022
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Inside Chicago Teachers’ Bid for Safer Schools
Despite Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s opposition, the Chicago Teachers’ Union was able to secure better protections against COVID through democratic organizing. Read more
Jan 14, 2022
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New York City Schools Don’t Have a Plan for Omicron
As a public school teacher, it’s distressing to see how officials’ inaction is endangering both educators and an entire generation of students. Read more
Jan 6, 2022
