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.
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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
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.
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.
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.