Universities, philanthropies, and even the U.S. government are all trying to encourage more young Americans to pursue careers in STEM, an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Many business sectors, from high tech to manufacturing, are plagued with shortages of workers with technical skills. In New York City, where I live, the subway is […]
Coronavirus and Education
In many parts of the country, the coronavirus has altered nearly every aspect of life – the way we work, socialize and educate our kids. With school shutdowns spreading, we want to hear from you. What are your questions about education and the coronavirus? How is the virus exposing divides within education, are there opportunities for new ways of learning, and how can schools, parents and teachers respond? What are you seeing in your communities? Send us your questions and we’ll answer them.
