The 21st Show
Teaching During a Pandemic
Perspectives from educators across Illinois about what a typical school day looks like when students cannot be together in the classroom.
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Challenges Of Online Learning For Students With Special Needs
So-called “e-learning” has been a challenge for many families. But for kids with special needs, it can be even harder.
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Will The Pandemic Cause Permanent Damage To Your Child’s Education?
Illinois schools are closed for in-person instruction for at least the rest of this academic year. And that has parents and guardians across the state worried about what that means for their kids’ education.
The 21st Show
Reporter Update: Coronavirus In The Quad Cities
The Quad Cities have emerged as a trouble spot for COVID-19. We talk with Michelle O'Neill, the news editor at NPR member station WVIK, about the unique challenges there.
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The 21st—Monday, April 27, 2020
On today's 21st, education during COVID-19. We talked to a retired dean, "e-learning" challenges for kids with special needs and checked in with teachers about the experiences of a virtual classroom.
News Local/State
Bibliotecas Pequeñas y Gratuitas les Proporcionan Libros a Niños Durante la Clausura de Escuelas y Bibliotecas
Con la clausura de las escuelas y bibliotecas públicas debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, las comunidades encuentran maneras de proporcionarles acceso a libros y otros materiales de lectura
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Gov. Pritzker Announces Modified Stay-At-Home Order: What Is Essential/Prohibited?
Governor J.B. Pritzker extends stay-at-home order through May, with some modifications. The renewed order includes some phased re-opening of state parks and non-essential businesses with social distancing guidelines.
The 21st Show
What Does Prom Look Like During A Pandemic?
Senior year has been cut short for high schoolers across Illinois, including the cancellation of prom. We talk to two of them about how they're feeling.
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Relax, Mom & Dad — The Kids Are Alright
Lenore Skenazy, founder of the free-range kids movement and Let Grow, a nonprofit that aims to “counter the culture of overprotection,” says social distancing and quarantine offers kids the opportunity to break out of regimented schedules and explore what for many will be a new concept: free time.
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Illinois Republicans Call for ‘Rebalancing’ of Stay-at-Home Order
Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly say it’s time to slowly reopen some sectors of the economy in the state. Illinois State Reps. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) and Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) spoke with The 21st about their plan.