Jul 8, 2020

What are we going to do with schools this fall?

The decision of whether to keep schools and universities open during the pandemic has been mostly a local decision up to this point. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

President Trump pushes for schools to reopen this fall. Looking forward to Thursday's forthcoming jobless claims numbers, as we wait to see if people are getting back to work amid COVID-19 spikes. And, how summer camp closures are hitting parents.

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Markets: All eyes on Thursday's latest jobless claims numbers

Looking ahead to Thursday’s forthcoming jobless claims numbers, as we wait to see if people are getting back to work. Susan Schmidt, head of U.S. equities with Aviva Investors, joins.

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Parenting in a Pandemic

President Trump pushes officials to reopen up schools this fall

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Kimberly Adams and Alex Schroeder

Jul 8, 2020

The main argument is that it's worse for kids to stay at home and stick to remote learning when compared to the risk of illness or even death.

The decision of whether to keep schools and universities open during the pandemic has been mostly a local decision up to this point.

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

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Parenting in a Pandemic

Summer is here. Is camp safe?

by Samantha Fields

Jun 29, 2020

Many day camps are opening, many sleepaway camps are not. Parents are trying to decide if it’s safe, and worth it.

Many day camps are opening this summer, but a lot of parents are worried about COVID-19.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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