Let’s face it, computer and laptop speakers aren’t good. And with an emphasis on slimmer and more lightweight laptops, there simply isn’t enough room inside of your laptop for good speakers. Whether you’re taking classes online, attending Zoom meetings all day, or just wanting a decent sound system for your […]
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Award-Winning Tech and Gadgets to Kick Off the School Year
A new school year often means loading up on the latest and greatest tech products. However, considering the new reality of remote or in-person classes and study sessions, as well as the convoluted market (new products are dropping almost on a weekly basis), we figured you might need some help. […]
Rapper surprises 2 teachers after viral music video about the online school year
“I grew up with teachers that had a huge influence on me my whole life and it stuck with me so what y’all provide to society is invaluable,” he told Williams and Evans. “I can’t thank you enough for doing the job you guys do, so just as a small […]
Teachers drop viral music video set to trendy TikTok song ahead of online school year
“I knew that it was going to get a lot of attention in the community and where we are locally — but I didn’t know it would get this big on a national level,” he said. PHOTO: Audrianna Williams, a teacher at Monroe Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia, performs […]
Many Schools Are Using a Hybrid Learning Model This Year; Here’s What Parents Should Know
Related: 25 School Picture Day Photos That Didn’t Turn Out the Way the Kids’ Parents Hoped Kids’ Funny School Photo Fails More What’s the Difference Between Hybrid Learning, Blended Learning, and Flipped Classrooms? With so many new terms being thrown around, it’s hard to keep everything straight. After all, how […]
These Back-to-School Discounts & Freebies Will Take the Load Off (A Little) This Year
There’s a whole lot changing about education this year, but one thing remains the same: Parents spend a lot of money on our children at this time of year, so we need all the help from back-to-school discounts and freebies we can get. Some of us might be buying two […]
Parents must be allowed to pick their poison this school year
The usual debates in education circles aren’t helping right now. These conversations — about school choice and vouchers and equity, public vs. private vs. charter vs. home, standardized testing and screen time and district residency rules and teachers’ unions — can’t be suspended as COVID-19 spikes around the country ahead […]
Why you really should get your flu shot this year; video shows maskless Georgia partiers; US passes 170K deaths
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling on House lawmakers to return this week to vote on a bill that would block the changes that the Trump administration has made to the U.S. Postal Service. Pelosi and other Democrats say the changes will cause a slowing of the flow of mail and potentially […]
Educators feel trapped between bad options as the school year begins
As a nurse at two elementary schools, Michelle Lally of Rockford, Illinois, is used to looking after children’s health. And she’s not squeamish about being around sick students. “On a good day before COVID, I’d get spit at, chewed on and bopped around by the kids all the time,” said […]
Moms brace for school year juggling jobs, remote learning amid COVID-19 pandemic
Traci Wells was at a school board meeting when she found out the springtime balancing act between her job and helping her children with online schooling would stretch into the fall. “I was like, I cannot do six more months of this,” says Wells, a mother of four, who is director […]
Why you really should get your flu shot this year; New Zealand delays election; US passes 170K deaths
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling on House lawmakers to return this week to vote on a bill that would block the changes that the Trump administration has made to the U.S. Postal Service. Pelosi and other Democrats say the changes will cause a slowing of the flow of mail and potentially […]
14 things you (or your kids) need for distance learning this year
14 things you (or your kids) need for distance learning this year With many schools across the country either closed or operating under a hybrid model to prevent the spread of COVID-19, students and their guardians alike are bracing themselves for a fall semester of distance learning — and consequently, […]
‘If I start university this year, I’m worried I won’t make friends or get the support I need’
Olivia dark, 18: ‘I’d mentally prepared to go this year and have no idea what I’d do in a gap year. I feel ready to start a new chapter in my life’ – JAY WILLIAMS For countless British school leavers, the emotional maelstrom of the past few months didn’t end […]
Maple Creme Oreos Are Back For Fall This Year And You Can Make So Many Baked Treats With Them
Photo credit: Instagram/candyhunting From Delish These next few months, pumpkin is bound to be everywhere, but for those who aren’t huge pumpkin fans, Oreo has something in store for you. The limited-edition maple creme Oreos are back, and they’re perfect for eating alone or baking into your favorite Oreo desserts. […]
Ruby Tuesday Has Reportedly Shut Down One-Third Of Its Restaurants This Year
Photo credit: Raymond Boyd – Getty Images From Delish Update, August 11, 2020 10:42 a.m.: Ruby Tuesday has reportedly continued to quietly close its restaurants, according to Business Insider. The recent report says that 169 of their locations have been permanently shuttered since January 23. This number, compiled by AggData, […]
Our Favorite Craft Fairs That You Can Shop Virtually This Year
Courtesy of Renegade Craft Fair Just a month ago, the Porter Flea almost didn’t happen. “We knew we had to make a big decision—either cancel the event or pivot and make it virtual,” says interior designer Katie Vance who founded the Flea alongside her husband, Matt Alexander, owner of furniture […]
The human cost of a year of internet blackouts in Kashmir
Exactly a year ago, the Indian government scrapped the controversial Article 370 from the country’s constitution to strip the northernmost state of Jammu & Kashmir of its autonomy. With that, it also cut off internet access for millions of people in the region, with a view to maintaining law and […]
Pandemic to Create Strong Headwinds Against Holiday Spending This Year
With consumer behavior changing rapidly due to unprecedented times, industry experts and consultants expect this holiday shopping season to be a far cry from those past. Due to the pandemic, consumers have experienced a vast amount of uncertainty — leading to fear, anxiety and conservative spending. More from WWD “Over […]
These online learning tips will help parents prepare for a successful school year, even if it is virtual.
Many of the nation’s largest school districts plan to begin the fall semester online-only. As schools consider reopening, children face a future in which online courses will probably be part of the curriculum. To make the best of this situation, here are some tips to help your child adapt to learning from home. Studies show that in online learning, […]
I’m a journalist who lived through Kashmir’s traumatic internet blackout, which started one year ago. Here’s what it’s like to have your freedoms ripped away for 213 days.
kashmir internet shutdown REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui On August 5, 2019, India’s Hindu nationalist government revoked the autonomy of the Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir region by scrapping Article 370, a constitutional provision that grants special status and allows the Indian state to make its own laws. The day before, it had cut […]