University of Nebraska-Lincoln buildings are returning to the way they were before the pandemic, with socially distanced classrooms a thing of the past. June 15, 2021 6:39 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln buildings are returning to the way they were before the pandemic, with socially distanced classrooms a thing of the past. “Everybody’s really … [Read more...] about UNL undoing social distancing in classrooms
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Former North Star student asks school to keep daycare for teen moms
Lincoln North Star High School will not offer an in-school daycare center for teenage mothers this fall. May 26, 2021 7:03 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln North Star High School is doing away with their daycare center for teenage mothers this fall. Former North Star student Hannah Fischer is asking Lincoln Public Schools to reconsider. “The daycare is more than just a … [Read more...] about Former North Star student asks school to keep daycare for teen moms
SCC drops mask requirement on all campuses
May 21, 2021 4:48 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Southeast Community College (SCC) is no longer requiring face coverings for students, staff, faculty, or community members who are fully vaccinated. This change is effective immediately. COVID NEWS: UNL drops mask requirement for vaccinated students, staff This decision comes after the new Directed Health Measures went into … [Read more...] about SCC drops mask requirement on all campuses
LPS ends High School Remote Learning Program
May 19, 2021 4:27 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) announced Wednesday evening that they are pulling the High School Remote Learning Program for the 2021-2022 school year. BACKGROUND: LPS to launch new remote-learning program LPS cites three main reasons for this decision: student comprehension, workforce, and resources. LPS has made the difficult … [Read more...] about LPS ends High School Remote Learning Program
Researchers discuss the ‘cost’ of virtual learning
May 18, 2021 3:08 pm (KLKN) — After about a year of virtual learning, researchers are now beginning to publish data on how learning online has impacted students; and their findings go against all expectations. From the beginning, education officials acknowledge that- in general- the benefits of in-person learning far outweigh digital schooling. But, given the unique … [Read more...] about Researchers discuss the ‘cost’ of virtual learning