Coronavirus
2020 census count faces uncertain delays
The most important phase of the 2020 census count could be coming at the worst possible time. With scores of states in lockdown due to Covid-19, government officials and experts are worried that the U.S. Census Bureau’s ability to survey the nation’s population could be severely impaired, leaving the country with imprecise data for years to come.
Rural school districts face unique challenges with distance learning
These days, Brett McFadden feels an army general in a constant state of retreat, being swarmed by the enemy and reacting to updates by the minute. It’s been a whirlwind. Brett McFadden is not a military man. In fact, he is superintendent of the Nevada Joint Union High School District — a rural district northeast of Sacramento near the Tahoe National Forest. He was so busy in early March that he barely remembers the time period.
- Apr 29
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COVID-19 pandemic brings Bay Area housing woes into spotlight
Already dealing with the highest cost-of-living in the country, the San Francisco Bay Area’s housing crisis has come into much clearer focus amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to strict shelter-in-place orders and accompanying job losses with unemployment numbers heading towards double digits in some areas.- Apr 29
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New Jersey library provides online Dungeons & Dragons and more for teens
On March 21, Governor Phil Murphy ordered all libraries to be closed down in New Jersey due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. While residents cannot visit the library in person, West Orange residents can access their public library’s resources online.- Apr 27
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Faith community in Baton Rouge feeds college students sheltering in dorms
Local churches saw the need that students have for food, and decided to fulfill that obligation. One of those churches was Mount Zion First Baptist Church.- Apr 27
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Staying connected to homeless neighbors during the pandemic is difficult – and important
Open and effective communications with the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic is vital. While the nature of the crisis is unique, there are basic steps that municipalities can take to keep information flowing.- Apr 27
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Miami turns to Uber and Lyft to supplement late night busses amid COVID-19
“The Go Nightly program is meant to ensure that those transit riders who are using the system for essential trips only, particularly to get to and from work during these late hours, are able to continue to rely on Miami-Dade Transit to get where they need to go safely,” Miami-Dade officials wrote in a press release.- Apr 27
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Airlines Swap Passengers for Cargo Amidst Global Supply Chain Disruption
Banned. Declined. Disrupted. Plummeted. All words that we see cozied up right next to ‘airlines’ in headlines these days. Among the many industries hit hardest by COVID-19, it’s not a great time to be in the airline business. Certain air travel routes? Banned. Passenger demand and revenues? Plummeted. Global supply chains? Upended. New aircraft orders? Cancelled.- Apr 23
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How student testing has changed
Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, many crucial tests that high school students have prepared for years to take are now being canceled or modified in light of quarantine orders. The sudden testing changes are causing particular uncertainty for high school students who are worried the disruption could impact their prospects for college admissions.- Apr 23
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- May 5, 2020
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- June 1, 2020
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- March 27, 2020
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