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Kenosha Protests, Violence Expose Racial Disparities Among The Worst In The Country
Kenosha residents lament the violence and destruction that left swaths of their city damaged or destroyed, but many understand the anger over biased policing and wide racial inequities that led to it.
'Learning Hubs' Offer Free Child Care And Learning — But Only For A Lucky Few
Small groups of students, organized at the local level, may offer a more equitable alternative to "pandemic pods." But they're far from universally accessible.
Undocumented With COVID-19: Many Face A Long Recovery, Largely On Their Own
People can spend months recovering from COVID-19 and sometimes have lasting disabilities. That is especially hard for undocumented people, who often are in high-risk jobs without health insurance.
Learning Curve: One Las Vegas Family On Pivoting To Remote Learning
The learning curve for families and educators this year is a big one. We hear from the Munoz family in Las Vegas about what their first week of remote school was like.
More Space, Please: Home Sales Booming Despite Pandemic, Recession
Despite high unemployment, a severe recession and economic uncertainty, the housing market is on a tear. Sales are booming, and prices hit a record high. Low rates and remote work are driving factors.
'Will I Have A Place To Live?' Scrambling To Survive After $600 Benefits End
Millions of people who have lost all or some of their income are having to make hard choices — from moving across the country for cheaper rent to raiding retirement savings.
Schools Say They Have To Do Better For Students With Disabilities This Fall
When U.S. schools went online-only in the spring, many struggled to provide vital services to students with disabilities. Families, advocates and many educators say this fall has to be different.
1 In 5 Child Care Jobs Were Lost Since Pandemic Started. Women Are Affected Most
The economic toll of the pandemic has led to the loss of nearly a quarter million jobs for child care providers, nearly all of whom are women and disproportionately Black or Latina.
How The Pandemic Is Making The Gender Pay Gap Worse
In-person service jobs, which have been hit hard by the pandemic, are disproportionately done by women. Yet the unemployment rate is only part of the story.