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Remote learning's distractions put extra pressure on students with ADHD

Remote learning's distractions put extra pressure on students with ADHD

With less structure and supervision than is typically provided inside a classroom, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.
by Jon Hamilton

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The pandemic emptied buildings, but for how long?

As commercial real estate continues to lie vacant around the U.S., it may contribute to a vicious economic cycle that reshapes New York and other cities.
by Ryan Kailath

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United, Delta, American dropping change fees for domestic flights

United, Delta, American dropping change fees for domestic flights

United's CEO says the change was a top request from customers. Delta and American followed suit after United's announcement. Airlines are trying to coax wary customers to return amid the pandemic.
by Merrit Kennedy

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Minn. Catholic schools begin to open their doors for in-person learning

Minn. Catholic schools begin to open their doors for in-person learning

As many public schools prepare for distance learning, some Catholic schools are starting the school year with in-person instruction. School leaders say they’re seeing a boom in enrollment, and they’re implementing new protocols to help protect its students and staff from the coronavirus.
by Myah Christenson

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The growing science on children and COVID-19

The growing science on children and COVID-19

As children return to school, we talk with two pediatric medical specialists about what we’re learning about kids and COVID-19.
by Catharine Richert and Breann Schossow

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View from the classroom: First grade in Eden Prairie

Morning Edition has been checking in with educators throughout the pandemic, and will continue doing so this fall. On Monday, host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Eden Prairie first grade teacher Maria Villavicencio. School starts in Eden Prairie on Wednesday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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As telemedicine replaces the physical exam, what are doctors missing?

As telemedicine replaces the physical exam, what are doctors missing?

Certain diagnoses are harder to catch without an in-person connection. And beyond that, a doctor reflects on the loss of a ritual that can provide "real comfort and meaning" to physician and patient.
by Kristen Kendrick

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Aug. 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Edge of a cliff'; active cases reach record high

Aug. 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Edge of a cliff'; active cases reach record high

"We cannot afford to have this Labor Day weekend further accelerate the community spread, because if that happens, what comes next is going to be worse," the state health commissioner warned Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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