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Homeschool During Coronavirus: How Parents and Kids are Reacting

By Brooke Saias — April 1, 2020 5:57

Coronavirus has shut down schools across the country, forcing millions of students to learn at home. Parents and kids are struggling to adjust to this new reality. In this video, families from Seattle to Maine react to how they feel during this time and talk about what it’s like to navigate these changes together.

Brooke Saias is a video producer for Education Week, working to tell stories about the impact of education on communities.

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