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Resources for learning from home during Covid-19 school closures
With more than half of states closing their schools due to the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of thousands of parents, grandparents, and other caregivers have become de facto “home schoolers” practically overnight. Students in this situation will likely be spending a fair amount of time on screens—as a lifeline, respite, or both. We have compiled some excellent suggestions—updated several times since initial publication—for making at least some of that time educational.
Resources for learning from home during Covid-19 school closures
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Evidence that parents trust report cards more than tests
Texas can be a model for the country on teacher policy
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Montgomery County, MD’s smart plan to improve schools
What we’re reading: March 20, 2026
Cheers and Jeers: March 20, 2026
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AI makes human writing more valuable—and changes how schools should teach it
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