First Week Of New School Year Brings Headaches And Smiles
Students across the state are wrapping up the first week of the new school year, most of them with remote learning. It brought some challenges and struggles.
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Helpline Adds Mental Health And Emotional Support For Educators
The continuation of remote learning and stress from the pandemic is putting a strain on many people.
What Metric Will Be Considered 'Safe' To Reopen NC Public Schools?
A vast majority of K-12 public school students in North Carolina will learn remotely when school begins on August 17.
Coronavirus FAQ: Can An Airline Put You On A No-Fly List For Refusing To Mask Up?
The matter of masks on planes has led to some contentious moments — and serious consequences. Is it legal to ban a passenger from flying for violating a mask mandate?
What Does 'Back To School' Mean Now?: A Virtual Community Conversation
WFDD held its second Virtual Community Conversation on Thursday, convening a panel of 5 regional education experts to discuss back-to-school challenges created by the pandemic.
NC School Districts Grapple With Reopening Plans As Pandemic Costs Mount
As schools decide whether or not to hold class in person or online, one big question is at the root of it all — how much is it going to cost?
One Year After Walmart Massacre, El Paso Mourns — At A Distance
Some mourners from Mexico reportedly have been unable to visit the city because of border restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Housing Authority Reveals New Policies After Eviction Moratorium Ends
The CARES Act moratorium on evictions for federally-backed housing has now expired. Local public housing officials say they're working with concerned residents.
Coronavirus FAQ: Cases Are Spiking Again In Hong Kong. What Are They Doing About It?
Hong Kong had brought local transmission way, way down. But numbers are now going up. What kind of restrictions are being introduced for daily life to get the virus under control once more?
What 6 Of The 7 Countries With The Most COVID-19 Cases Have In Common
They're up-and-coming nations. They're regional political powers. And they're especially vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic.