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With the closure of K-12 schools across the state because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have suddenly found themselves 

in charge of their children’s education

. Schools are making plans for distance learning that will be implemented at the end of the month. 

Putting parents and workers in tough spot

But open for emergency personnel child care, planning

Until then, it’s up to parents to provide instruction for their children. And many of those parents are also trying to work from home at the same time. We share some advice for approaching this challenging situation.

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With the closure of K-12 schools across the state because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have suddenly found themselves in charge of their children’s education. We share some advice for how to approach this challenge.

MPR News with Angela Davis - March 19, 2020

Parents balance home-schooling with work during health emergency

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