Internet education woes in suburban New Jersey home classroom
Don Seaman joined millions of U S parents juggling work and children's virtual lessons as schools moved online during the coronavirus. Despite efforts, remote learning proved uneven and many students fell behind. Hybrid models loom, with districts and parents unsure how to improve virtual instruction. Surveys show split parental views on return to full-time in person versus at home options. Experts note a lack of research on effective online teaching and signal concern over long-term efficacy. Virtual charter schools are cited as a potential but unproven option with about 300,000 students in full-time online programs in 2017-18.
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Democrats push to remove John Wayne name from Orange County Airport
Orange County Democrats urge the Board of Supervisors to strip John Wayne’s name statue and likenesses from the county's airport. The resolution cites Wayne’s 1971 Playboy interview with racist and bigoted statements and calls to restore the airport’s original name. Local party chair Ada Bricefio says backing supports a national movement to remove white supremacist symbols.
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Johnson calls COVID a disaster as he unveils infrastructure pledge
Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the pandemic as a disaster for Britain and unveiled a Rooseveltian push to revive the economy with a 1 billion pound plan for new schools and a wave of infrastructure projects. He aims to rebuild England's northern and central regions while facing recession, Brexit timing, and EU trade talks.
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