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"Young children frustrated and in tears over digital learning as parents try to adapt during coronavirus pandemic"-Local Memphis
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This article addresses both young children's and parents' frustrations with online learning, featuring a five-year old boy crying at his computer while trying to do school work.
Struggles With Virtual Learning
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This instagram post highlights two children having to use a Taco Bell's free wifi to complete their online work for school, revealing the disparities within American society. Not all families have equal access to internet sources at home.
The Future of the University of Alaska Southeast
A June 2 article from the Juneau Empire entitles “Regents considering several options for university system restructuring.” This article describes the financial straits of the University of Alaska system, greatly exacerbated by Covid-19 and its…
Positives and Negatives: A Mom's Experience in Quarantine
This interview of a mother touches on both positive and negatives. Working from home, she has been able to spend more time with her son, yet she is worrying now more than ever. The interview took place over the phone (phone call) with one participant…
Minecraft World Wide Graduation
On May 22nd students from across the United States graduated on Minecraft. No Carleton student chose to be part of the ceremony.
Extraordinary Education Initiatives During Extraordinary Times
An opinion piece by the British Columbia Minister of Education celebrating Education Week and shining a light on the work that school staff have put into the transition to distance learning. He highlights various programs teachers are putting…
Continuing Student Learning at Home
A letter from the Government of Yukon offering ideas, resources, and potential lessons for students and families to continue education during school closures. The letter offers numerous ideas for students of all ages, including on-line resources, and…
Radio Story Time Schedule
A schedule for a weekly library story time from the Homer Public Library, Homer, AK, delivered over the radio in lieu of in-person story time. The program is broadcast on KBBI, Homer’s public radio station, in a weekly one-hour program of stories,…
Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and the Blind Distance Learning Plan
A plan put out by the Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and the Blind that details how distance learning will be implemented for students in the first month of school closures. It highlights ways in which the schools will work to continue to…
Talking with Children about Covid-19
A letter from the government of the Yukon to families outlining ways for them to speak to children and cope with both the medical and emotional needs of Covid-19. It offers ideas and techniques for normalizing lives and homeschooling students of…