Tag: Students
Students see 1st-of-its-kind 1st day of school
ABC’s Clayton Sandell reports on how one small school district in Montana is resuming school with social distancing measures. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at…
Home-school heroes: Learning through social media
ABC News’ Diane Macedo reports on a topic that hits close to home — the role social media is playing in teaching, and the surprising…
Low-income students grapple with deferring college dreams
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on low-income first-generation students are grappling with keeping higher education plans in the midst of the pandemic. ABC News Live…
Students start project linking farms to food banks | WNT
FarmLink has delivered more than 250,000 pounds of food in the last three weeks and has a goal of sending out 1 million pounds by…
1st-gen college students see unclear path forward amid financial impact of COVID-19 | Nightline
A coronavirus has shaken up first-generation college students’ plans, forcing them to reassess as classes move online and their families struggle to make ends meet….
Memo reportedly shows COVID-19 spreading in America’s heartland
In Michigan, protesters rallied in support of a 77-year-old barber who’s kept his shop open, in defiance of state orders. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE…
College students start ‘Farmlink’ to prevent food waste and fight hunger
James Kanoff, co-founder of the not-for-profit grassroots movement “Farmlink,” explained how the company’s process works. source
This music teacher composed a team of 3D printers to help COVID-19 frontline workers
Jake Ezzo’s idea sparked the SOMA NJ 3D Printers Alliance, which has delivered over 30,000 face shields to health care workers. The project reminds an…
Is summer canceled for teens?
Teenagers are adapting to changing summer plans due to the coronavirus. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK…
Medical students head to front lines after graduation | WNT
Students from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine shared scenes from their drive-thru commencement as they prepare to work on the front lines…
College students connect farmers with food banks | WNT
FarmLink has helped deliver 30,000 pounds of vegetables to Heart of Compassion food bank and more across the country amid the pandemic. WATCH THE FULL…
Crackdown on legal immigration
The U.S. is closing its doors to high-skilled foreign workers and international students — even some on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle. source
University of Central Florida braces for reopening amid COVID surge
ABC News’ Will Reeve reports on how the University of Central Florida is reimagining coursework and lodging as students are set to return to campus…
Chicago schools choose remote learning over safety concerns
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announced all schools in the district will start the school year virtually after safety concerns from both parents and teachers. source
School staff, students bear risk of school reopenings amid ongoing pandemic
In communities with in-person schooling, teachers say they’re choosing between their safety and their careers, and students wonder if they’ll bring COVID-19 home or get…
Thousands of Florida students return to school, masks not required | WNT
Nine students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 at one Atlanta high school with the same policy and parents in Wisconsin protested for a return…
How to manage back-to-school stress for parents, students and teachers
Psychologist Leah Lagos shares advice on how to deal with school-related anxiety. source
Surge in number of children testing positive for coronavirus
The increase is raising more questions about reopening schools. ABC’s Megan Tevrizian reports. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on…
ELL students left behind amid COVID-19 and virtual learning
ABC News’ Erielle Reshef details the concerns for both students learning English as a second language, and their families, as more schools turn to virtual…
These high school students built a potentially life-saving device
Students in Maine built ventilators during the pandemic. source
