Tag: COVID
The [Special Education] Kids Are Not Alright
The COVID-19 pandemic has required school systems around the world to try to teach remotely, leading to a loss of academic learning, social skills,...
How to Protect Kids from COVID
Tim Rutherford would not have bothered to test himself if his elementary school-aged daughter hadn't tested positive first.
Even her test was precautionary; Rutherford (an...
How to Prepare Students Socially and Emotionally for a Return to...
In March 2020, the last day he was in classes in his school building, Anton Miller (a pseudonym) was a shy, hesitant child who...
The Asymmetry Of COVID-19 Vaccine Access
On Jan. 29, Barbara and David Ehrlich parked their cars and headed towards the Howard University clinic. It was a long walk for the...
Help for DC Tenants
Under the terms of the DC Health Emergency declared by Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) on March 11, 2020, District residents cannot be evicted or...
DC Helps Home Owners Impacted By COVID
The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has created the DC Mortgage Assistance Program (DC MAP). DC MAP provides COVID-impacted, qualified borrowers with...
DHCD Uses Federal Dollars to Help Renters
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has developed a $1.5 million program funded by federal Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program. DHCD plans...
DC Assists Renters Impacted By COVID
In July, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) extended during the District’s COVD health emergency. DC residents cannot be evicted until sixty days after Oct. 9,...
Mayor Extends COVID Emergency to May 15
At her April 15th COVID-19 briefing, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) extended the closure of non-essential businesses, the stay-at-home order, ban under public gatherings and...
How to Make a No-Sew Face Mask
All you need is an old t-shirt and a pair of scissors to make a home made face covering. Masks are already mandatory in Los...
