Carrie Jung
Carrie began reporting from New Mexico in 2011, following environmental news, education and Native American issues. She’s worked with NPR’s Morning Edition, PRI’s The World, National Native News, and The Takeaway.
Carrie graduated with a masters degree from Clemson University in 2009.
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Reactions to the policies were mixed, even as some colleges looked to offer other ways — like guest lectures or group exercises — for students to express their opinions. Some students said they understand and appreciate tighter guidelines, while others expressed fury and frustration. -
The study found that in Massachusetts, about 17% of kids who were eligible for child care support under federal definitions actually received assistance in 2020. -
More than 7,000 educators and school staff in Massachusetts have gotten COVID-19 since early January. -
The National Guard is easing school bus struggles, districts say. So are new Spanish-language driverDespite a few hiccups, parents in Chelsea say school bus vans are now coming on time after weeks of unpredictable arrivals.
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Disability rights advocates are hoping this will be the year that more students with intellectual disabilities will get access to college classes. To do that, lawmakers have to pass House Bill 1331. -
Most students in Massachusetts will be putting virtual learning behind them next year. But for some students in rural parts of the state who want to take AP courses, remote classes will be the only option. -
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker wants to phase out remote learning starting in April, making it possible for every student to return to the classroom… -
Among the students who said they preferred in-person learning, about two-thirds of kids said it was because they believed they learn more in person, according to a Gallup poll commissioned by the Barr Foundation. -
As Massachusetts plans to roll out weekly COVID-19 testing to public school students and staff, districts that already have similar programs in place say it takes a lot of coordination and human power to keep it going. -
A growing number of history and civics educators are trying to highlight the roles of Native Americans in U.S. history. For one professor in Massachusetts, that effort is personal.
