Education

US faces back-to-school laptop shortage

As the school year begins virtually in many places because of the coronavirus, educators nationwide worry that computer shortfalls will compound the inequities — and the headaches for students, families and teachers.

Coronavirus cluster forces UNC to cancel in-person classes

North Carolina's flagship university canceled in-person classes for undergraduates just a week into the fall semester Monday as college campuses around the U.S. scramble to deal with coronavirus clusters linked in some cases to student housing, off-campus parties and packed bars.

Angel investor wants to hire teacher for backyard 'microschool'

The investor's decision to host a private school at his home comes as several large school districts in California, including San Francisco, announced that their schools will not immediately return to classrooms and instead will begin the new term online.