The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released recommendations for school reopening this coming fall that are expected to influence how school and local officials determine […]
Category: Coronavirus
Category dedicated to the novel coronvirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States
Major Student Loan Servicer Will Not Renew Contract
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), known to borrowers as FedLoan, announced Thursday it would not be renewing its contract with the Department of Education […]
Olympics To Restrict Spectators Amidst COVID-19 Concerns
Tokyo officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are scheduled to meet this Thursday to determine if their plan to host spectators at half capacity […]
First Standardized Test Results Reveal Extent of Pandemic’s Effect on Education
Results released Monday from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) are the first of many states’ first look into the pandemic’s effect on education. What We […]
Puerto Rico to Receive $4 Billion in Federal Education Pandemic Relief Funds
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announced that Puerto Rico will receive nearly $4 billion in federal education pandemic relief funds. What We Know: Cardona is […]
Altruistic COVID-19 Vaccine Intentions Solidified by White House
Previously, President Joe Biden announced plans to share extra COVID-19 vaccines with foreign countries. The White House unveils intended destinations for all 80 million doses. What […]
Uncertainty As In-Person Concerts Return This Summer
Starting this summer and extending into the fall, musicians and bands are returning to the stage. Names like Green Day, Harry Styles, and Garth Brooks […]
UN Reports Millions Driven From Homes Despite COVID Crisis
Despite COVID-19 restrictions world wide, 3 million people were forced to flee their homes last year due to war, violence, persecution, and other human rights […]
EU Opens to American Travelers, Albeit With Conditions
Regardless of vaccination status, the European Union is now accessible for Americans meeting specific criteria. What We Know: While the 27 nations of the European […]
Moratorium Ending, Millions Face Eviction
With the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ending, many renters encounter potential eviction. What We Know: The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 contains […]