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'Going to be very disturbing': Fauci warns coronavirus cases could reach 100K a day

'Going to be very disturbing': Fauci warns coronavirus cases could reach 100K a day

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious disease expert, told members of Congress on Tuesday that although he can't predict the ultimate number of infections and deaths related to the coronavirus, "it's going to be very disturbing."
by Alana Wise

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How do you talk to kids about racism? Two Black Minnesota teachers share how they do it

How do you talk to kids about racism? Two Black Minnesota teachers share how they do it

For Qorsho Hassan and Monet Barnes, two Black educators who are part of an overwhelmingly white teaching force in Minnesota, teaching kids about racism is a priority. Here’s their advice.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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U.S. pediatricians call for in-person school this fall

U.S. pediatricians call for in-person school this fall

The dangers of social isolation outweigh the risks of in-person classes for most children, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.
by Anya Kamenetz

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Princeton to remove Wilson name from public policy school

Princeton to remove Wilson name from public policy school

Princeton University has announced plans to remove the name of former President Woodrow Wilson from its public policy school because of his segregationist views, reversing a decision the Ivy League school made four years ago to retain the name.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul school board votes against renewing contract with police

St. Paul school board votes against renewing contract with police

By a vote of 5 to 1, the school board decided against renewing a contract with the St. Paul Police Department. The nearly $775,000 contract, which ends on June 30, employs seven school resource officers in the state’s second-largest district.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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UMD joins growing list of schools going test-optional

UMD joins growing list of schools going test-optional

Starting in the spring of 2021, students applying to the University of Minnesota Duluth will have the choice whether or not to submit an ACT or SAT score as part of their application. 
by Dan Kraker

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Budgets put limits on social distancing options for schools

Budgets put limits on social distancing options for schools

As schools consider how and when to reopen their buildings during the pandemic, many are finding themselves overwhelmed by the potential expenses that would come with operating under social distancing guidelines: protective equipment, staff for smaller classes and additional transportation to keep students spread out on bus rides.
by The Associated Press

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