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Coronavirus Triple Duty: Working, Parenting, And Teaching From Home
Coronavirus life just got super real for parents. Many suddenly have the task of making sure their kids learn while adjusting to a new life of managing working exclusively from home.
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Colleges Took the Lead on Distancing. Others Should Follow.
When Colleges Shut Down, Some Students Have Nowhere To Go
More colleges and universities are canceling classes due to COVID-19. Most are keeping dorms and dining halls open, but a growing number have asked students to pack up and leave campus indefinitely.
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Tuberculosis
USAID partners with communities, hospitals, and ministries in all Central Asian countries to improve TB diagnosis and treatment and to adopt cutting-edge methods and technologies to stop the spread of tuberculosis. USAID also supports innovative approaches to address TB among migrants and other at-risk populations and has worked with the governments of all Central Asian countries to develop effective and comprehensive treatment plans for people with TB in the region.
Coronavirus: U.S. Enters 'Quarantine Life' As Many Schools And Businesses Close
The United States is embarking on a new normal as widespread school closures and other measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 take effect.
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COVID-19 Disrupts Schools, Childcare Arrangments
School has now been canceled in the majority of states because of the coronavirus outbreak. That's creating problems for parents and caregivers across the country.
COVID-19 Disrupts School Schedules, Child Care Arrangements
School has now been canceled in the majority of states because of the coronavirus outbreak. That's creating problems for parents and caregivers across the country.
We Are New York Teachers. Close the Schools.
A History Book That Isn't: Finding A Way To Teach Racism To A New Generation
Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi team up to investigate the history of racist ideas through a narrative that's aimed at young adult readers. It's called: Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.
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Michael Tubbs: What Does It Take To Transform A Struggling City?
Michael Tubbs has been saying "reinvent Stockton" since he was elected. Having grown up in Stockton himself, Tubbs takes a community-oriented approach to creating positive change in the city.
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Valorie Kondos Field: How Can We Reinvent Our Definition Of Success?
Former gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field led her team to victory by creating a supportive environment, instead of a cutthroat one. The impact of that decision, she says, echoes far beyond the gym.
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Damian Kulash Jr.: How Can We Reimagine The Creative Process?
Imagine surrounding yourself with images and sounds, in order to set old ideas in a new context. OK Go's Damian Kulash Jr. describes the process that has inspired the band's hits and viral videos.
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Coronavirus And Parenting: What You Need To Know Now
The coronavirus is raising a lot of questions for parents, from how to talk to children about it to weathering school closures to screen time strategies when you're home with little ones.
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State Officials Consider Closing Schools Due To Coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has moved into a new phase, compelling some state leaders to take the unusual step of closing schools statewide. More states may soon do the same.
The Coronavirus Outbreak And The Challenges Of Online-Only Classes
To slow the coronavirus, colleges are canceling in-person classes and shifting to online only. How do students and faculty adapt, and what gets lost in the shift away from gathering in classes?
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Maryland And Ohio To Close Schools Statewide Due To Coronavirus
The closures come after many school districts and dozens of colleges and universities have temporarily closed because of the disease.
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Deadline Extension: NPR Student Podcast Challenge
The coronavirus has caused some schools to close, and teachers are asking for more time to finish their podcast assignments. Here's what you need to know.
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Washington State's Largest School District Closes Due To Coronavirus
Seattle Public Schools are shutting down for at least two weeks. The move is meant to slow the spread of coronavirus but it's also creating child care problems for parents.
The Challenges Of Online-Only Classes During Coronavirus Outbreak
To slow the coronavirus, colleges are canceling in-person classes and shifting to online only. How do students and faculty adapt, and what gets lost in the shift away from gathering in classes?
Promoting the Quality of Medicines Plus
In recent years, the Government of Uzbekistan has demonstrated a significant commitment to developing the pharmaceutical industry and achieving international standards for medicines quality assurance systems. This commitment was reflected in a number of presidential decrees and resolutions, including two from 2019 – the Presidential Decree (UP-5707) on further measures for the accelerated development of the pharmaceutical industry in the Republic of Uzbekistan (2019-2021) and the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (PP-4554) on additional measures for the strengthening of reforms in the pharmaceutical industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan.