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Silently Struggling Students: Solving the Mental Health Crisis in Schools, by Sana Sami

What is mental health?  COVID-19 has already directly afflicted the lives of nearly 6 million people in the United States. The response to aid individuals afflicted with this illness has been emergent due to the threatening nature of COVID-19.   But what if there was … Continue reading

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COVID-19 and its Impact on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), by Carrie Park

Nationwide School Closures   With the exponential rise of COVID-19 positive cases throughout the United States, schools have found themselves in unmarked, formidable territory. One-by-one, states implemented preventative measures via temporary school closures in efforts to “flatten the curve.” As of mid-May, 48 states, four United States territories, and the District of Columbia closed schools for the … Continue reading

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