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11:50am Mar 30, 2020

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Some Guilford County Schools Workers Will See Pay Raise During COVID-19 Pandemic

by Neal Charnoff

Some Guilford County Schools employees who are providing critical services during the coronavirus pandemic will soon see a pay increase.
5:02am Mar 30, 2020

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Musical Duo's Bookings Disappear During COVID-19 Pandemic

A couple in the San Francisco Bay area, who are musicians and music educators, rely on bookings at schools and libraries, which are now closed by coronavirus distancing measures.

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8:33pm Mar 27, 2020

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With Schools Closed, Kids With Disabilities Are More Vulnerable Than Ever

by Elissa Nadworny

About 14% of U.S. public school students receive special education services. And as schools transition from the classroom to the computer, many of those students could get left behind.

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4:32pm Mar 27, 2020

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GCS Adds Outdoor WiFi Hotspots, Devices To Help Students During Closure

by Keri Brown

Guilford County is among several school systems across North Carolina launching WiFi hotspots for students as remote learning continues during COVID-19 restrictions.
7:42am Mar 27, 2020

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COVID-19 Affects New York City Schools, Nation's Largest District

The coronavirus is taking a toll on New York City, including educators. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza about how the virus is affecting the district.

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7:00am Mar 27, 2020

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Comic: How To Turn Your Home Into A School Without Losing Your Sanity

Be realistic; be forgiving; remember to shake your sillies out. Education experts share tips for home-schooling during the coronavirus school closures.
Chris Youssef for NPR

6:14pm Mar 26, 2020

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The Biggest Distance-Learning Experiment In History: Week One

by Anya Kamenetz

Districts are scrambling to get remote learning lessons in place. But over half of students live near the poverty line, 14% have a learning disability, and some struggle just to find Internet access.

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1:16pm Mar 26, 2020

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Coronavirus Relief Package Offers Up More Than $30 Billion For Education

Amid widespread public school and higher education closures, the Senate bill sets money aside for remote learning and gives Education Secretary Betsy DeVos new power.
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3:00pm Mar 25, 2020

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How To Keep Making Your Podcast ... Even If You're Stuck At Home

by Sequoia Carrillo

Grab some earbuds, a mobile device and as many pillows as you can find. Here are five easy steps to making a great podcast from home.
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2:29pm Mar 25, 2020

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Education Dept. Will Stop Collections On Student Borrowers In Default

by Elissa Nadworny

Those who have defaulted on their federal student loans will get a temporary reprieve from having their wages, Social Security benefits and tax refunds garnished by the federal government.
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8:40am Mar 25, 2020

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States Get Creative To Find And Deploy More Health Workers In COVID-19 Fight

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

To stop COVID-19, retired doctors are signing up to take clinical shifts. Specialists, including dentists, could move to front line care. And med students are fielding calls in overwhelmed clinics.

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1:53pm Mar 24, 2020

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Remote Learning Poses New Challenges For Students With Disabilities

by Keri Brown

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