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To call the process of suddenly launching remote learning for more than 50 million children across the nation a challenge might be the greatest understatement in the history of the public school system. So, perhaps, it's no wonder that some districts are giving up on Zoom classes and "distance learning" programs and ending the academic year early. "I don't envy any official who feels the best decision is to end the school year early. But canceling all instruction doesn't solve the problem." According to The Wall Street Journal, school districts in Washington DC, Georgia, Texas, and beyond are ending several...

The self-isolation that is required to curb the spread of the coronavirus can feel overwhelming, particularly for families who are struggling to cope with their sudden lack of freedom and newfound limitations. For one Los Angeles-based family, however, the government mandate to "shelter in place" for several weeks straight has been, well, a theoretical walk in the theoretical park. Just over two years ago, Armené Kapamajian gave birth to her second child, a boy named Sasoun. And for that first week, all was well. That is, until she and her husband, Michael, discovered their baby was born with a rare...