Keeping Hope Alive Through Dance
When a pandemic interrupted this Kentucky senior's plans to compete and dance around the country, she brought the rhythm to her hometown instead.
Paula Ann Solis
Wellness Tips for a Strong Start to an Unprecedented School Year
Teachers offer advice on wellness—for themselves and their students—as we head back to the classroom (virtual or otherwise) this year.
Laura Zingg
Editorial Project Manager, One Day Studio
How to Manage Through a Pandemic
Whether you’re hunting for your next job or trying to manage the life and job you’ve got, here’s research-backed advice to keep going.
Susan Brenna
Seniors of 2020 Get Their Moment
The last months of high school are packed with culminating moments, celebrations and heartfelt goodbyes, usually. Thirteen seniors recreate the moments they were most looking forward to before the world changed.
Joel Serin-Christ
Author
Distance Learning Despite the Broadband Gap
Millions of students in rural communities like Appalachia are falling behind in school, simply because high-speed internet is unreliable or unavailable in their communities. Now, in the time of COVID-19, that broadband gap is growing even larger. With schools closed and federal guidelines advising Americans to avoid non-essential travel and gatherings, families, educators, and students in Appalachia are being forced to quickly adjust to the realities of distance learning—with or without adequate internet access.
Jessica Fregni
Writer-Editor, One Day
Betting Big on Downtown Revitalization
Meet the city commissioner and educator who is betting big on downtown revitalization and the opportunities it can bring to students in Appalachia.
This Community Set Out to Bridge the Digital Divide
Slow internet was hindering students in Leslie County. That’s why these teachers, community leaders, and students came together to create small but powerful devices that could help bring high-speed internet to the county.
Jacob Biba
Photographer
What's Possible for Appalachia’s Schools When Internet Isn't an Issue
What's possible for schools in Appalachia when internet isn't an issue, and teachers can focus on preparing students for a 21st-century future in the region? We visited two schools to find out.
How Rural Students Are Left Behind in the Digital Age
The rural broadband gap is one of the greatest educational challenges facing rural communities today. Learn how students and teachers in rural communities are using clever workarounds to stay connected and get work done despite the digital divide.
Slow Speeds, High Hopes: Exploring the Rural Broadband Gap
Despite being just as capable and ready to learn, students in rural America are falling behind because reliable high-speed internet is unavailable in their communities.
