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7 things public schools do besides teach kids academic basics

  • Written by Samantha Keppler, Assistant Professor of Technology and Operations, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
7 things public schools do besides teach kids academic basicsSome schools have staff on hand to encourage students to get active during recess. Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

With schools closed due to COVID-19, communities are scrambling to provide students with meals and supplies and meet other needs. For education researcher Samantha Keppler, these closures offer a chance to reflect...

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