Tag: remote
Brazil’s Amazon a hotspot for COVID-19 infections
ABC’s James Longman is in the Amazon, where lack of access to proper medical care threatens Brazil’s most remote regions and their indigenous populations. source
Schools in hotspots | PRIME
Dr. LaTonya Goffney, superintendent of a Houston school district on choosing remote learning: “The safest place for everyone is home.” #LaTonyaGoffney #Houston #Schools #COVID19 #Coronavirus…
Chicago schools choose remote learning over safety concerns
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announced all schools in the district will start the school year virtually after safety concerns from both parents and teachers. source
WHEELIES Compilation – Lights Out 7!
The INSANE amount of power being put down by these competitors makes it hard to keep those front wheels of the car on the ground…
Why opening public schools during a pandemic is so difficult
With continued uncertainty around the coronavirus, parents and educators are forced to make difficult decisions as the school year approaches. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE…
ABC News Live Update: Hurricane Sally advances on the Gulf Coast l ABC News
Plus, the FBI investigates sexual assault allegations against breakout Netflix star Jerry Harris and tips for parents to help their kids work through remote learning…
People across the country donate desks to children learning from home | WNT
John Wooden, of Columbus, Ohio, says his nonprofit, “Impact Community Action,” has received 20 additional desks for children in need after the organization appeared on…
ABC News Live Update: Over 31 million votes cast 2 weeks before Election Day
Plus, TSA reports one million passengers went through security on Sunday, the highest number since March, and how schools around the world are coping amid…
Boston public schools halt in-person learning as COVID-19 positivity rate rises
“It’s about keeping people safe and alive,” Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said on the city’s decision to cancel all in-person learning in its public schools…
Oxford releases promising news regarding its COVID-19 vaccine
A look at positive news released by the University of Oxford on its vaccine development and a warning about celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday as COVID-19…
Brooklyn borough president on NYC’s latest school closures
Eric Adams discusses New York City ending in-person learning in its schools and the latest state restrictions enacted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. source
COVID-19’s impact on education
Students struggle with school work and mental health due to the pandemic. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP…
Mysterious monolith discovered deep in the desert
A strange metal structure found in a remote U.S. desert has sparked fascination, questions and alien theories. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST &…
Your Voice: Remote learning and COVID-19
Parent talks about remote learning’s toll on mental health amid the pandemic. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP…
Coronavirus and rural America
Ben Chandler, president and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on remote and sparsely populated communities. WATCH the…
Parents, teachers say students are falling behind during remote learning | WNT
Across the U.S., school districts show a rising number of students with failing grades. In Houston, 42% of students received at least one F in…
America in transition: Pandemic’s impact on education
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on the phenomenon of “learning loss” as children fall behind on educational achievement due to remote learning. ABC News Live…
Remote workers could get hit with taxes from 2 states
Employees working from home for companies headquartered in a different state could be responsible for paying taxes in both states. source
Teacher discusses reopening schools
A Chicago teacher says stakes are too high for in-person learning. source
The battle over reopening America’s schools
Officials, parents and teachers face off over how to safely reopen schools across the country, as some but not all states prioritize teachers for COVID…
