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Henry County Schools specialist Dr. Racheal Burden believes expansion in tech will improve educational services | The Atlanta Voice
As an Instructional Technology Specialist for Henry County Schools, Dr. Racheal Burden advocates for more technology for students to aid in and outside of the classroom.
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Trump Administration Ramps Up Efforts to Dismantle Post Office - Black News Channel
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire to dismantle the United States Postal Service or revamp the agency in a way that has angered Democrats and others who said it’s a tactic to prevent mail-in voting for the upcoming
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An Andretti wins first Indy 500 pole for family in 33 years - Black News Channel
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marco Andretti has won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 in a lightning-fast first step toward snapping the infamous 'Andretti Curse' at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Andretti logged a four-lap average of 231.068 mph in Sunday qualifying, and
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The Challenges Black America Face with Distance and Virtual Learning During COVID-19 | Dallas Weekly
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Why Dems' 3rd Party Programs Ain't "Building Back Better?" : ThyBlackMan
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S.B. SBCUSD New School Initiatives - Precinct Reporter Group News
PRECINCT REPORTER GROUP NEWS — Laptops available with free internet for local students to take home is not a secret, but it might as well be. Many parents are still not aware that they can get Chromebooks and free hotspot hookup for their students at San Bernardino City Unified School District just
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Students with Disabilities in the Age of COVID-19: How We’re Faring 30 Years after the Americans with Disabilities Act • EBONY
I am a single mother of two sons on the autism spectrum. I am beyond frightened and concerned about shifts to online-only learning. You cannot leave a child alone in the home who has high needs, at any age. Online-only instruction is not a solution for children who need wraparound services, for
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White House's Meadows says he accepts Harris eligible for VP - Black News Channel
By HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Sunday he accepts that Sen. Kamala Harris is eligible to serve as vice president, rejecting a false and racist conspiracy theory that President Donald Trump had promoted. 'Sure,' said Meadows, when asked on
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A focus on injustice, inequity in public education must drive California’s budget priorities - Black Voice News
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By The Associated Press undefined ROME — Vacationers arriving in Rome from four Mediterranean countries lined up with their suitcases at Leonardo da Vinci airport to be immediately tested for the new coronavirus on Sunday. Last week, Italy's health minister issued an ordinance requiring the tests
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Tiffany Haddish reveals she couldn't read until her teen years - TheGrio
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AP EXCLUSIVE: US faces back-to-school laptop shortage - Black News Channel
By Jocelyn Gecker and Michael Liedtke Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Schools across the United States are facing shortages and long delays, of up to several months, in getting this year's most crucial back-to-school supplies: the laptops and other equipment needed for online learning, an
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Atlanta parents share challenges related to working full-time while monitoring their children's virtual learning | The Atlanta Voice
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The Challenges Black America Face with Distant and Virtual Learning During COVID-19 | BlackPressUSA
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How COVID-19 Made A Stronger Birmingham City Schools System
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Internship Helps Prepare Local Scholar — The Sacramento Observer
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Tech For Kids Campaign Funds Chromebooks For Students | The Savannah Tribune
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Will the Black Community Get Shut out From COVID Vaccination? | BlackPressUSA
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Libraries Increase Access to Technology | The Savannah Tribune
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