Saturday, November 16, 2024

Virtual schools saw little disruption, got equal virus aid

BOSTON (AP) — While many schools scrambled to shift to online classes last year, the nation's virtual charter schools faced little disruption. For them, online learning was already the norm. Most have few physical classrooms, or none at all.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Virtual schools saw little disruption, got equal virus aid

BOSTON (AP) — While many schools scrambled to shift to online classes last year, the nation's virtual charter schools faced little disruption. For them, online learning was already the norm. Most have few physical classrooms, or none at all.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic windfall for US schools has few strings attached

As the federal government releases historic sums of pandemic aid to the nation’s schools, it’s urging them to dream big, to invest in seismic changes that will benefit students for generations to come. But many districts say they have more urgent problems to tackle first.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Virtual schools saw little disruption, got equal virus aid

BOSTON (AP) — While many schools scrambled to shift to online classes last year, the nation's virtual charter schools faced little disruption. For them, online learning was already the norm. Most have few physical classrooms, or none at all.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Virtual schools saw little disruption, got equal virus aid

BOSTON (AP) — While many schools scrambled to shift to online classes last year, the nation's virtual charter schools faced little disruption. For them, online learning was already the norm. Most have few physical classrooms, or none at all.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic windfall for US schools has few strings attached

As the federal government releases historic sums of pandemic aid to the nation’s schools, it’s urging them to dream big, to invest in seismic changes that will benefit students for generations to come. But many districts say they have more urgent problems to tackle first.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic windfall for US schools has few strings attached

As the federal government releases historic sums of pandemic aid to the nation’s schools, it’s urging them to dream big, to invest in seismic changes that will benefit students for generations to come. But many districts say they have more urgent problems to tackle first.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

For pregnant women, pandemic made hunt for drug rehab harder

After using drugs on and off for years, Megan Sims wanted to get clean again. But she couldn’t bring herself to stop during the coronavirus pandemic, even when she discovered she was going to have a baby. She had been to rehab before but couldn’t fathom how to do it …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

For pregnant women, pandemic made hunt for drug rehab harder

After using drugs on and off for years, Megan Sims wanted to get clean again. But she couldn’t bring herself to stop during the coronavirus pandemic, even when she discovered she was going to have a baby. She had been to rehab before but couldn’t fathom how to do it …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

For pregnant women, pandemic made hunt for drug rehab harder

After using drugs on and off for years, Megan Sims wanted to get clean again. But she couldn’t bring herself to stop during the coronavirus pandemic, even when she discovered she was going to have a baby. She had been to rehab before but couldn’t fathom how to do it …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

For pregnant women, pandemic made hunt for drug rehab harder

After using drugs on and off for years, Megan Sims wanted to get clean again. But she couldn’t bring herself to stop during the coronavirus pandemic, even when she discovered she was going to have a baby. She had been to rehab before but couldn’t fathom how to do it …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

AP analysis: COVID prolonged foster care stays for thousands

SEATTLE (AP) — Leroy Pascubillo missed his daughter’s first step, her first word and countless other precious milestones. After being born addicted to heroin, she had been placed with a foster family, and he anxiously counted the days between their visits as he tried to regain custody. But because of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP analysis: COVID prolonged foster care stays for thousands

SEATTLE (AP) — Leroy Pascubillo missed his daughter’s first step, her first word and countless other precious milestones. After being born addicted to heroin, she had been placed with a foster family, and he anxiously counted the days between their visits as he tried to regain custody. But because of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP analysis: COVID prolonged foster care stays for thousands

SEATTLE (AP) — Leroy Pascubillo missed his daughter’s first step, her first word and countless other precious milestones. After being born addicted to heroin, she had been placed with a foster family, and he anxiously counted the days between their visits as he tried to regain custody. But because of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'Still on the farm': NY State Police struggles to diversify

NEW YORK (AP) — An equal blend of black and white thread, the gray uniform worn by the New York State Police stands for the impartiality of justice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'Still on the farm': NY State Police struggles to diversify

NEW YORK (AP) — An equal blend of black and white thread, the gray uniform worn by the New York State Police stands for the impartiality of justice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'Still on the farm': NY State Police struggles to diversify

NEW YORK (AP) — An equal blend of black and white thread, the gray uniform worn by the New York State Police stands for the impartiality of justice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Floyd killing prompts some states to limit or ban chokeholds

Democratic Rep. Leslie Herod had no luck persuading her colleagues in the Colorado Legislature to ban police from using chokeholds after the death of a 23-year-old Black man in suburban Aurora in 2019.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Floyd killing prompts some states to limit or ban chokeholds

Democratic Rep. Leslie Herod had no luck persuading her colleagues in the Colorado Legislature to ban police from using chokeholds after the death of a 23-year-old Black man in suburban Aurora in 2019.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Floyd killing prompts some states to limit or ban chokeholds

Democratic Rep. Leslie Herod had no luck persuading her colleagues in the Colorado Legislature to ban police from using chokeholds after the death of a 23-year-old Black man in suburban Aurora in 2019.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic masks ongoing child abuse crisis as cases plummet

LANSFORD, Pa. (AP) — Ava Lerario lived in a home marked by both love and chaos, even before the walls of the pandemic started closing in on her fractured family.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic masks ongoing child abuse crisis as cases plummet

LANSFORD, Pa. (AP) — Ava Lerario lived in a home marked by both love and chaos, even before the walls of the pandemic started closing in on her fractured family.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic masks ongoing child abuse crisis as cases plummet

LANSFORD, Pa. (AP) — Ava Lerario lived in a home marked by both love and chaos, even before the walls of the pandemic started closing in on her fractured family.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP Exclusive: Pandemic means far fewer eyes on kids' welfare

LANSFORD, Pa. (AP) — Ava Lerario lived in a home marked by both love and chaos, even before the walls of the pandemic started closing in on her fractured family.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP Exclusive: Pandemic means far fewer eyes on kids' welfare

LANSFORD, Penn. (AP) — Ava Lerario lived in a home marked by both love and chaos, even before the walls of the pandemic started closing in on her fractured family.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP: Tight supplies for virus gear cost US states billions

Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Businesses left with bills as states halt virus supply deals

The call went out from states: Masks, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment were needed fast in the battle against the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP: States spent over $7B competing for early virus supplies

Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP: Tight supplies for virus gear cost US states billions

Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Businesses left with bills as states halt virus supply deals

The call went out from states: Masks, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment were needed fast in the battle against the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP: States spent over $7B competing for early virus supplies

Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP: Tight supplies for virus gear cost US states billions

Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Businesses left with bills as states halt virus supply deals

The call went out from states: Masks, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment were needed fast in the battle against the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP: States spent over $7B competing for early virus supplies

Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires churning out dense plumes of smoke as they scorch huge swaths of the U.S. West Coast have exposed millions of people to hazardous pollution levels, causing emergency room visits to spike and potentially thousands of deaths among the elderly and infirm, according to an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires churning out dense plumes of smoke as they scorch huge swaths of the U.S. West Coast have exposed millions of people to hazardous pollution levels, causing emergency room visits to spike and potentially thousands of deaths among the elderly and infirm, according to an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Health issues as wildfire smoke hits millions in US

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires churning out dense plumes of smoke as they scorch huge swaths of the U.S. West Coast have exposed millions of people to hazardous pollution levels, causing emergency room visits to spike and potentially thousands of deaths among the elderly and infirm, according to an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Health issues as wildfire smoke hits millions in US

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires churning out dense plumes of smoke as they scorch huge swaths of the U.S. West Coast have exposed millions of people to hazardous pollution levels, causing emergency room visits to spike and potentially thousands of deaths among the elderly and infirm, according to an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Thousands of N.C. voters wait weeks for absentee ballots

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Weeks from the election, three of North Carolina's most populous counties are often taking two weeks or more to send absentee ballots out to voters who request them, an Associated Press analysis shows.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Thousands of N.C. voters wait weeks for absentee ballots

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Weeks from the election, three of North Carolina's most populous counties are often taking two weeks or more to send absentee ballots out to voters who request them, an Associated Press analysis shows.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO