“Our number one priority is the health and safety of our students and staff. We will only reopen schools when we can assure our families, students and staff that all social distancing and health and safety measures are in place and can be followed. Based on the condition of COVID-19 in our area, we will be ready to pivot and offer full-time e-Learning to all students,” said Superintendent Dr. Anthony Hamlet. … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Public Schools Announces 3 Options For Returning To School This Fall
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U.S. Government Backs Off from Deporting Online-Only Foreign College Students
The companies are admitting they want to recruit foreign graduates instead of Americans, said Mark Krikorian, director of the Center for Immigration Studies. “They are saying it will cut into our ability to use this system to hire foreign workers,” he added. “They are saying: ‘We have factored this dishonest program into our business models.'” … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Backs Off from Deporting Online-Only Foreign College Students
Los Angeles superintendent defends schools going online-only to start school year: ‘Health and safety first’
"The rate of infection in our community is twice the World Health Organization guidelines for opening a community. So we've got to start there, and we know it's a struggle," Beutner told host Neil Cavuto. "We know we're balancing three sometimes conflicting objectives; the learning needs, the students, the impact the virus is having on working families in the communities we serve and the health and safety of all in the school community. We have to put health and safety first." … [Read more...] about Los Angeles superintendent defends schools going online-only to start school year: ‘Health and safety first’
New San Francisco Band Fast Times Holds Fundraising Livestream For Good Cause
His music caught the ear of Bay Area producer Jim Greer (half of duo the Rondo Brothers who has also worked with Los Lonely Boys, Foster the People, Galactic and Geographer), who ended up producing the young songwriter’s debut album Doldrums recorded in 2013 during his senior year in high school. Earning solid notices for his vivid storytelling and compelling melodies, the release marked St. James as a rising local talent to watch. … [Read more...] about New San Francisco Band Fast Times Holds Fundraising Livestream For Good Cause
Coronavirus live updates: Bay Area hospitalizations jump to record 633 COVID-19 patients, death toll rises in 5 Bay Area counties
12:12 p.m. Scientists/educators defend Fauci: Two leading science and education groups are jumping to defend and promote Dr. Anthony Fauci in the face of a White House-led effort to “discredit and diminish” him, as the Infectious Diseases Society of America put it. “The only way out of this pandemic is by following the science,” the organization said. “If we have any hope of ending this crisis, all of America must support public health experts, including Dr. Fauci, and stand with science.” The Association of American Medical Colleges said it was “extremely concerned and alarmed by efforts to discredit” Fauci, “an independent and outspoken voice for truth as the nation has struggled to fight the coronavirus pandemic.” The campaign has emerged as President Trump pushes for schools to fully reopen despite cautionary guidance from government and other health experts. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus live updates: Bay Area hospitalizations jump to record 633 COVID-19 patients, death toll rises in 5 Bay Area counties
