 Dear reader,
Social media is filled with back-to-school photos in these late summer days — but times are anything but normal. This week, we bring you a package of stories on the science of catching up, exploring best back-to-school practices in a partnership with the Christian Science Monitor and the Education Labs at AL.com, the Dallas Morning News, the Fresno Bee and the Seattle Times.
We also bring you the story of three high school seniors in Colorado, who along with some 3.7 million teenagers had their final year of high school interrupted. What will it mean for their futures?
Even more confusing times are on the horizon for higher education. When I look at teary photos of parents dropping off their children on college campuses, I’m reminded that the virus could once again shift learning online and create isolation and illness, adding to uncertainty about the way higher education will be delivered in the coming years. That’s the subject of my column this week, which looks at how this country’s changing workforce needs, increasingly diverse population and the growth of post-pandemic, alternative pathways to traditional on-campus learning could reshape post-secondary education.
A reminder: We’d love to hear how back to school is going for you — whether it’s pre-K, higher education or any grades in between. Drop us a line, and stay safe.
Liz Willen, Editor
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