CLOSE Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Jordan Hammond’s cheerful smile was matched by a rosy outlook as she sat under a wall of family photos that documented trips to Disney World and happy reunions. Behind the bright exterior existed a darker reality, a weariness. This mother of two in Clarksville — like many military spouses […]
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More derecho repairs needed? Here’s how to navigate building permits in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS — As the winter weather thaws in the coming weeks, more Cedar Rapids residents may look to make remaining repairs on their derecho-damaged homes. The city issued a record number of permits — about 10,000 directly due to the Aug. 10, 2020, storm that pummeled Cedar Rapids, doubling […]
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how to navigate the minefield of home learning second time around
Fleur Prime daughters – Rii Schroer So, here we are again. Lockdown first time round was a baptism by fire for families forced unwittingly into home classrooms while juggling remote work. To our dismay, we’d forgotten our Pythagoras, subordinate clauses and photosynthesis. “What is a verb?” was googled 40,500 times […]
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How to Navigate a College Reopening
Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. One thing is clear as students return to some college and university campuses amid the coronavirus pandemic: It will be very tricky to get this right. Public health experts are concerned that attempts to start in-person classes too soon […]
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Colleges navigate the uncertain world of a pandemic, as students and faculty fear for their safety
The University of Notre Dame had a plan it thought would allow it to safely welcome students back to campus during the pandemic. But then everything went south; tests were nowhere near as available as planned, and the positivity rate climbed as the first week of classes, starting Aug. 10, […]
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How to Navigate Online College Classes as a Student With Disabilities
As the fall semester begins and students head back to class, many are doing so virtually. Colleges are taking coronavirus prevention precautions, with hundreds opting for fully or partially online classes. But what does the shift to online classes mean for students with disabilities? To get a sense of what […]