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Parents: Online Learning Program Has Racist, Sexist Content
As parents help their children navigate remote classes during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re more aware of what’s being taught
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Coronavirus Guidelines May Minimize Flu Season Worldwide
The same measures that are recommended for reducing the spread of the coronavirus, including social distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing face masks, may also help limit the impact of cold and flu season.
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Parenting and Remote Learning
Parenting coach Cynthia Kriegman from Positive Parenting Boston talks about students returning to school this fall with remote learning and how parents can best mentally prepare.
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Masks, Virtual Resources and Other Things to Get You Through the 2020-2021 School Year
If the thought of homeschooling your children leaves you feeling overwhelmed, read our guide for product suggestions to help you get set up and dozens of educational resources to get you going.
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Online Public School Growing in Popularity
Enrollment is up 150% at TECCA, or TEC Connections Academy, the state’s only online public school.
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RI Students to Be Offered Expanded Online Summer Learning
Gov. Gina Raimondo announced Monday Rhode Island students will be able to take part in expanded online learning over the summer and have the opportunity to attend camps. During a news conference, Raimondo said education officials would be working hard all summer to make sure students were ready to return to in-person classes on Aug. 31. In the meantime, any…
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Summer eSports Camp Offers Free Online Learning and Gaming Tournaments
During the coronavirus pandemic, kids are probably going to be (and have been) inside playing more video games. That doesn’t need to be a bad thing. In fact, it can be the springboard to their professional careers. “I think it’s just a matter of figuring out and respecting what students are passionate about and not just shrugging if off...
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#SomethingGood Amid Pandemic: Brewery Teams Up With Dog Rescue and More
Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy, decency and solidarity to an uncertain world.
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You Can Get Tons of Amazing Free Stuff From The Library
We’ve all used our library card to check out books, but did you know that many libraries offer a ton of awesome freebies? From online classes to free museum passes, find out what extra perks you can get from your local library.
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Virtual Connection: Community Services for You and Your Family During the Coronavirus Pandemic
With more people being forced to work and learn from home in recent weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, many businesses and nonprofits are offering online services to help people get through this difficult time. Here is a running list of some of those businesses and opportunities: EDUCATION | FITNESS | ART & ENTERTAINMENT | ZOOS & AQUARIUMS | NUTRITION…
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#SomethingGood Amid Pandemic: Turtle Derby, Treadmill Marathon and More
Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy, decency and solidarity to an uncertain world.
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BU Investigates Whether Students Cheated on Online Tests Amid Shutdown
Classes are being conducted remotely since the school announced in March that they were clearing classrooms because of the coronavirus crisis. The students in the chemistry class suspected of cheating are suspected of using a website to gain an advantage. In a letter to students obtained by NBC10 Boston, the professor of the course wrote, “we have learned that some…
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BU Investigating Cheating Allegations
Boston University is investigating allegations that students are cheating on their online exams, the Boston Globe reports.
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#SomethingGood: Stories of Comfort, Generosity, Solidarity Amid Pandemic
Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy to a locked-down world. In this week’s edition: Life finds a way.
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#SomethingGood: Stories of Comfort, Generosity, Solidarity Amid Pandemic
Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy to a locked-down world. In this week’s edition: hope on a bus, love in a bucket truck, kindness at the supermarket and music in the air
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Colleges Experiment With Stay-at-Home ‘Study Abroad' Programs
With the coronavirus initiating international travel bans and campuses shut down, colleges and universities are seeking alternative ways to provide students with continued academic opportunities, including the iconic, immersive overseas study experience.
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#SomethingGood: Stories of Comfort, Generosity, Solidarity Amid Pandemic
Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy to a locked-down world. In this week’s edition: Tireless teens, a caring coach, some very good dogs and a 90-year-old COVID-19 survivor with a message of hope. And also, bagpipes.
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#SomethingGood: Stories of Comfort, Generosity, Solidarity Amid Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown daily life across the U.S. into chaos. Families suddenly losing loved ones cannot come together to mourn. Health care professionals are putting their lives at risk to treat the untreatable. And the leaders to whom we turn in times of crisis don’t have all the answers. One bit of good news is there is...
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Kids Spread Cheer on Sidewalks During Coronavirus Pandemic
Kids around the country are using chalk to spread positive messages on the sidewalk.
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‘Spider-Man' Bringing Joy to Kids on Lockdown
A man in the UK is dressing up as Spider-Man to cheer up kids stuck inside during the coronavirus pandemic.