By Amanda Menas The COVID-19 outbreak has been especially trying for students and educators as more and more districts across the country close schools. Educators are helping to make sure low-income students don’t go hungry, scrambling to convert lessons to online platforms, and figuring out how best to communicate with students and families. Instead of…
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Congress is working to finalize a $2.2 trillion stimulus package that includes $30 billion in emergency education funding.
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