Technology March 2020

Are Online Classes Fair For All Students?

Online classes are an option for schools that have to close because of the coronavirus, but are they fair for students who do not have a computer or internet access?

Health Care March 2020

Are Your Symptoms COVID-19, The Flu Or A Cold?

“Cold and flu season” has become a common phrase, but now that the new coronavirus is in the United States, how can you tell the difference between COVID-19, the flu or a cold?

Health Care March 2020

US Coronavirus Cases Exceed 1,000

There are now more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the United States. At least 30 people have died from the illness.

Health Care March 2020

College Kicking Students Off Campus

Grinnell College is telling students that they must leave the campus by March 23 in order to safeguard against the novel coronavirus. The college has also canceled all athletic events.

Health Care March 2020

WHO Declares Coronavirus Crisis A Pandemic

The World Health Organization has officially declared the new coronavirus crisis a pandemic, meaning it is now prevalent all over the world.

Financing March 2020

Senate Passes Rebuke Of DeVos

The Senate passed by a vote of 53-46 a measure that overturns the education secretary’s rules regarding student loan forgiveness. The White House has threatened a presidential veto.

Financing March 2020

HHS: $1.3M For Fast Virus Test Development

HHS is awarding $679,000 to DiaSorin Molecular and $598,000 to QIAGEN to develop rapid novel coronavirus tests where a positive or negative reading could be available within an hour.

Hispanic Community March 2020

Spain To Declare State Of Emergency

Spain’s prime minister has said that he will declare a state of emergency on March 14 in response to the coronavirus. Health authorities have confirmed more than 4,200 cases in Spain.

Health Care March 2020

New Jersey To Close Bars, Restaurants

The state of New Jersey is instituting new measures to deal with the spread of the novel coronavirus, including closing schools, bars, restaurants, movie theaters and casinos.

Health Care March 2020

Coronavirus Vaccine Tested In US

The Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute has begun testing an experimental vaccine for COVID-19. A total of 45 volunteers will be given two doses.

Hispanic Community March 2020

How Latinos Will Impact Election 2020

Tuesday’s primaries will take place in Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio, and for Arizona and Florida in particular, Latino turnout could make a dramatic impact.

Health Care March 2020

What Education Is Needed To Become A Dentist?

In this article we answer the following questions: 1ºWhat education is needed to become a dentist? 2º what does a dentist do? 3º Steps to becoming a dentist

Global March 2020

What education is needed to become a cop?

In this article we answer the following questions: 1ºWhat education is needed to become a cop? 2ºwhat education is needed to become a police officer? 3º Steps to becoming a police officer

Health Care March 2020

How Long Will The US Be Fighting COVID-19?

Will people in the U.S. have to stay in their homes for more than a year while a vaccine for COVID-19 is developed? Is social distancing the new normal? How long will lives be upended?

Technology March 2020

Ethics And Technology In The Classroom

Schools across the U.S. have been trying to utilize more technology in the classroom. But how does bringing more technology into the classroom impact ethics in the classroom?