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Committee Deems 'Eyes Of Texas' Not 'Overtly Racist'

4:34pm March 09, 2021

by Jimmy Maas

A long-awaited report on the University of Texas' alma mater has found the song is not "overtly racist." "Eyes of Texas," played before and after football games, has roiled the campus the past year.

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What the $300 a month child benefit could do for parents on the edge.

What The $300 A Month Child Benefit Could Mean For A Family On The Edge

9:36am March 09, 2021

by Anya Kamenetz

The monthly checks would mark a big shift in the federal government's approach to child poverty. One study estimates they could cut the number of poor children by half.

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3 Grad Students At University Of Helsinki Win 'Dance Your PH.D.' Contest

9:08am March 09, 2021

It's amazing to complete a Ph.D., but can you dance to it? Some scientists are getting their groove on to explain their research. An online contest offers them cash prizes.

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A girl shows her virtual classmates an art project she created in online school.

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As Many Parents Fret Over Remote Learning, Some Find Their Kids Are Thriving

5:46am March 08, 2021

by Eva Tesfaye

"It's a lot easier to focus," says one sixth grader with ADHD. While some students fell behind while learning virtually during the pandemic, others focus better when they aren't around classmates.

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Fitness Coach Streams His Last Virtual Workout For Kids As Schools Reopen In London

12:40pm March 05, 2021

British Fitness instructor Joe Wicks has run an online exercise class that became very popular with families since the early days of the Pandemic. His last session is today.

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Above view of mom working on the laptop computer while her daughter reading the e-learning resources on the digital tablet in the workspace at home.

NPR/Ipsos Poll: Nearly One-Third Of Parents May Stick With Remote Learning

11:26am March 05, 2021

Four out of 5 parents told us they support targeted interventions by schools that would help students recover academic, social and emotional skills.

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Parents Worried Amid Chicago Schools' Attempts To Transition To In-Person Learning

6:17am March 05, 2021

by Sarah Karp

As more Chicago students return to in-person classes, officials are trying to ensure a smooth reopening. But some parents are pushing back and staff worry about returning in person.

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Outdoor Art Installation Calls Attention To Pandemic's School Closures

12:39pm March 04, 2021

An exhibit meant to visually represent the coronavirus' impact on children's education around the world has been set up on the grounds of the United Nations.

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School desks make up an exhibit called "Pandemic Classroom" at the United Nations in New York City. Each of the 168 seats represents 1 million children living in countries where schools have been entirely closed almost a year.

Empty Desks At U.N. Represent Millions Of Children Who Have Missed School In Pandemic

12:38pm March 04, 2021

The 168 school desks make up an exhibit called "Pandemic Classroom." Each of the seats represents 1 million children living in countries where schools have been closed for almost a year.

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First lady Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona tour Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Meriden, Conn.

New Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Wants Schools Open 'As Soon As Possible'

9:59am March 04, 2021

Biden's new Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says "it is our shared goal to reopen schools safely and quickly."

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