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4:57pm May 21, 2020

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DeVos Faces Pushback Over Plan To Reroute Aid To Private School Students

by Cory Turner

The U.S. education secretary has told public K-12 schools they should use their coronavirus relief money to help private school students, too.
Steven Senne / AP

2:13pm May 21, 2020

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Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli To Plead Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

by Brakkton Booker

Loughlin is facing two months in prison and a $150,000 fine, according to the recommendations of the plea agreement. Her husband is facing five months in prison and a $250,000 fine.
10:59am May 21, 2020

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Lori Loughlin Agrees To Plead Guilty And Serve Two Months In Prison

by Kirk Carapezza

The college admissions scandal revealed last year has produced plea bargains. Actress Lori Loughlin has agreed to plead guilty and to serve two months in prison.

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10:24am May 21, 2020

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There's Still Time To Get A (Remote) Summer Internship

by Anya Kamenetz

Some companies are going virtual with their summer internship programs; other firms have simply canceled theirs. Here's our resource guide to finding the internships that are out there.
7:44pm May 20, 2020

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CDC Updates Guidelines For Reopening Public Places

by Allison Aubrey

Desks at least six feet apart, kids arriving at different times, eating lunch in the classrooms — the CDC has updated guidelines for re-opening public places, including schools.

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6:52pm May 20, 2020

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About Half Of U.S. Homes Lost Wages During Pandemic, Census Bureau Finds

by Hansi Lo Wang

Because of the COVID-19 crisis, 47% of adults say their households have lost employment income and close to 40% have delayed getting medical care, according to early results of a Census Bureau survey.

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5:07pm May 20, 2020

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2 Alabama High Schools Celebrate Graduation Despite Coronavirus Concerns

by Janae Pierre

Two of the largest high schools in Alabama are holding their graduations this week — despite concerns about the coronavirus. Administrators say they will ensure proper social distancing.

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4:07pm May 19, 2020

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Community Members Petition For Guilford School Construction Proposal

by Keri Brown

A group of community members and educators gathered in front of the Guilford County Courthouse Tuesday to discuss capital improvement needs in the school district.
3:45pm May 19, 2020

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The Fate Of Classroom Pets Becomes Uncertain During The Pandemic

When schools around the country shut down due to the coronavirus, classroom pets have been displaced from their usual homes. Now, parents and teachers are figuring out what to do with all the animals.

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3:45pm May 19, 2020

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The Class of 2020 Celebrates Graduation Online Instead Of Walking Across The Stage

College seniors around the country won't be walking across the stage for their commencement this spring. Instead, the Class of 2020 is celebrating graduation online.

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Sarah Stacke for NPR

12:22pm May 19, 2020

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Who'll Take The Tortoise? What Happens To Classroom Pets During The Lockdown

by Sarah Stacke

A photojournalist checks in on the critters — including Holly the tortoise and Frisky the frog — who have relocated from her son's Brooklyn school during the pandemic.
11:39am May 19, 2020

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UNCG And NC A&T Adjust Fall Semesters Due To COVID-19

by David Ford

UNC Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University will cancel fall break and end their fall semester classes before Thanksgiving.