The coronavirus pandemic upended public schools for over a year, and now they're trying to establish a new normal. NHPR’s “COVID & the Classroom” looks at how Granite Staters have navigated the risks and challenges of the pandemic, and how this upheaval is transforming education.
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The state is using federal COVID relief aid to reimburse businesses offering paid internships to high school students. -
A number of New Hampshire schools are reporting an uptick in behavior problems, including fights, skipped classes and vandalism. -
As school districts recruit staff for next year, many worry that the state’s workforce shortage, combined with pandemic burnout, will leave many positions unfilled. -
As public school policies occupy the political spotlight, some of New Hampshire's school board elections are getting more attention and funding than usual. -
New Hampshire schools are struggling to keep classes going in person, as more staff stay home after catching or being exposed to COVID-19. -
An investigation by the Department of Labor found that the state’s health guidance for schools did not match up with the latest federal recommendations for healthcare workers. -
Many N.H. schools say remaining open is a daily struggle, as COVID infections continue to spike and many students and teachers are under mandatory quarantine rules due to exposure to the virus. -
Public school enrollment has dropped nearly 20 percent over the past 20 years, driven by declining child populations and COVID-19 disruptions. -
COVID cases among New Hampshire kids reached record levels this month, but schools are hoping mitigation measures will keep schools open after the holidays. -
Though more at-home tests are available in New Hampshire, they have a higher incidence of false negatives than tests administered at pharmacies and doctors’ offices.
