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From metropolitan areas in the western United States to the rural counties of the Northeast, public school districts that have closed their doors must educate students who have unequal access to digital learning means. Austin Beutner, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, said his district continues to reach its 700,000-plus students through one of two approaches or a combination of both. The first approach involves the digital learning environment Schoology. Most of the district’s educators and students are trained on it, and the foundation of continued learning with this platform is “an instructional plan that has been developed by the teacher consistent with what’s been happening with the classroom in weeks past.” This method, while the standard for the district, can’t help certain students. About one-quarter of the student body lacks internet access at home, and the district is roughly one-third short of having enough devices for every student. Follow this link to read more. Sourced from: Center for Digital Education

As more states and localities have implemented closures to help limit the spread of coronavirus, many cities are working overtime to transition a largely in-office workforce to telework. While telework is not possible for those in essential positions such as emergency responders, sanitation workers, and utility workers, those employees who can work from home, should do so to limit the number of workers remaining in city facilities. Follow this link to learn more. Sourced from: Cities Speak

The Center for Community Solutions, in partnership with Advocates for Ohio’s Future, will host webinars each Friday at 1 p.m. in which a series of advocates will discuss what COVID-19 means for policy and what potential policy changes could mean to you. This Friday’s webinar will feature three experts, from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Policy Matters Ohio. The webinar is being held Friday, April 10, 2020, 1-2 p.m. EST. Follow this link to learn more. Sourced from: The Center for Community Solutions.

The Ohio State University Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in Regional/Rural/Urban Economics, with a focus on economic development in rural communities representative of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. We are seeking an individual to develop cutting-edge research, teaching, and Extension program in regional economics that explores the interactions between local rural and urban communities, industries, policies, and economies. Follow this link to learn more. Sourced from: CFAES