In It Together

Mark Herz fills in for host Arun Rath and speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha from Harvard's Global Health Institute about the recent uptick in coronavirus numbers in Massachusetts and what it means for reopening schools. We'll also hear Arun's conversation with Lou Woolf, head of Boston-based Hebrew SeniorLife, on how the pandemic has hit nursing homes and long-term living facilities.

Host Arun Rath speaks with Rabbi Allison Poirier from Temple Beth Sholom in Framingham about the synagogue’s weekly “Park and Pray” program which allows congregants to safely pray and sing with each other, which socially distanced in their cars.

Craig LeMoult fills in for Arun Rath and speaks with Newton South High School teacher Joana Chacon, and Newton South students Imani Fonfield and Carrie Ryter, about how anti-racism can be taught in the classroom.

And we'll hear a conversation between Arun and Melissa Mastrolia, head of the Massachusetts Arts Education Association, about how art educators are figuring out how to stay connected with their students in a remote environment.

We're continuing to explore what school will look like in the fall.

All this week, we've talked with teachers and educators, but what about parents? A lot is uncertain right now and parents are weighing options.

Host Arun Rath speaks with WGBH Radio's Tori Bedford for her bi-weekly segment “The Check-In” where she talks with two parents who are considering their options for the fall.

Then, we've heard about many vulnerable student communities this week and today’s episode only adds to the list. Students with disabilities will have challenges in any learning model their school district chooses for them.

Arun speaks with Dr. Mary Anne Morris, Executive Director of Special Education for the Springfield Public Schools, about what these particular students may face next month.

It's day three of our week-long series covering what education will look like for K-12 students this fall. Arun Rath speaks with Revere schools superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly about the challenges facing her district, where there’s a large population of ESL students and students whose parents are essential workers.

Arun also hears from Derrick Ciesla, principal of Dorchester's Russell Elementary School, whose student community includes immigrants and kids dealing with homelessness.

It's day two of our week-long series looking at what education will look like for K-12 students in the fall

First, Host Arun Rath speaks with Dr. Joseph Allen, head of Harvard's Healthy Buildings program. He lead a report on what schools need to consider when re-opening for in-person learning.

Then, the role of the school nurse is changing in this pandemic especially as students potentially prepare to head back to their classrooms. Arun speaks with Doreen Crowe, head of the Massachusetts School Nurses Organization about how school nurses are adapting.

It’s hard to believe, but September is just a month away, so In It Together is going to spend this week focused on K-12 education.

For many parents, school isn't just where they send their kids to learn - it's what gives them the bandwidth to spend the day focused on their own jobs. But school reopening plans are in limbo as COVID-19 cases tick upwards. Arun Rath hears from a local mom of three, Jennifer Infurna, who thinks all students should be back in class come September.

At the same time, educators are raising concerns about how coronavirus could spread in the classroom. Arun will speak with fifth grade teacher Rose Levine of Cambridge’s Graham and Parks School, who thinks students should stay home for now.

For women getting out of prison, re-entry into their community can be challenging. It's an understatement to say that the coronavirus complicates that process even more.

Host Arun Rath speaks with two formally incarcerated women - Leslie Credle and Stacey Borden - about their experiences coming out of prison and into their communities. Both women are members of the organization, Families for Justice as Healing.

Plus, we'll hear what incarcerated men and women experienced during the pandemic from attorney Bonnie Tenneriello from Prisoners Legal Services.

Love, loss and everything in between. Host Arun Rath speaks with Boston Globe reporter Meredith Goldstein, creator of the Love Letters column and podcast, about what letters she’s been getting in this pandemic and what advice she’s been dishing out to readers.

The coronavirus hit Brockton and Revere hard and roughly five months since the pandemic began, both cities are still recovering. Host Arun Rath speaks with Revere mayor Brian Arrigo and Brockton mayor Robert Sullivan about how recovery has been going in their communities.