The Toronto District School Board has released a back-to-school report detailing a hybrid learning model for high school students that removes sports, lunch at school, and the use of lockers.

Parent, students, and educational experts weigh in with some saying there are not enough resources allocated to support students at home.

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More than 80% of students in the Lethbridge School Division will learn in-classroom: parent survey results

Coronavirus: Ontario major teachers’ unions allege back-to-school plan breaks provincial law The remaining 1,536 students will be allocated into at-home learning cohorts.Around 3,000 students were unaccounted for.“We sent out, at least three or four times, communication to the families that if they do not respond to the survey, we will assume that their son or daughter will fall under Scenario One,” Lethbridge School Division Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Gilmore said.

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Manitoba opposition, teachers’ union ask for more from province’s back-to-school protocols

Masks ‘strongly recommended’ but not mandatory in Manitoba’s updated back-to-school plans Schools will reopen on Sept. 8 — with teachers and staff returning Sept.

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Coronavirus: Parents, teachers’ union and TDSB give Ontario’s updated education plan thumbs down

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce’s announcement for additional funding for school ventilation systems and allowing school boards to dip into reserve funds came late Thursday afternoon. While many are still digesting the details, several are already saying the plan lacks in key details to keep students safe.

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Suns top Mavs to keep playoff hopes alive, go 8-0 in bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Devin Booker scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns rolled past the Dallas Mavericks 128-102 on Thursday to keep their playoff hopes alive and finish as the only unbeaten team in the restart.Dario Saric scored 16 points and Cameron Payne and Cameron Johnson each added 15 for the Suns. They will qualify for the play-in series that starts Saturday if Portland loses to Brooklyn later Thursday.Dallas was already locked into a playoff matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, so the starters played limited minutes.

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Grizzlies roll past Bucks 119-106, reach West play-in round

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Jonas Valanciunas and Ja Morant had triple-doubles and the Memphis Grizzlies kept their season alive Thursday with a 119-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, who were missing star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo after he was suspended for head-butting an opponent.Dillon Brooks added 31 points as Memphis posted its second wire-to-wire win of the season and wrapped up a spot in the play-in tournament that will determine the eighth and final seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The Grizzies (34-39) are tied for eighth place in the Western Conference with Portland and Phoenix, which beat Dallas on Thursday.

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Mississauga mother of child who died from flu has warning amid return-to-school planning

Top of mind for families in Ontario is their children’s safety as they get set to return to school. One of those parents is a Mississauga mother who lost a child to the flu. Here is Caryn Lieberman with her warning.

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9-year-old student tests positive for COVID-19 at Orange County private school

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 9-year-old boy in a class with eight other students at a local private Christian school has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Florida Department of Health in Orange County director Dr. Raul Pino.Pino said the case at Circle Christian School marks the first one at a school, although the infection is believed to have been community acquired.

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A flame, a look, one of the Olympics' most powerful moments

ATLANTA – EDITORS — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games. Here are some of the highlights of the 1996 Atlanta Games, where Muhammad Ali provided the greatest moment before the competition even began.___Less than 24 hours before the opening ceremony of the Atlanta Olympics, at a secretive midnight practice run, Janet Evans finally got the word.

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Pupil at high school in Coatbridge tests positive for coronavirus

pupil at St Ambrose High School in Coatbridge has tested positive for coronavirus.The affected student at the North Lanarkshire school is now self-isolating having tested positive for the deadly bug this morning, Thursday August 13.It came after they displayed mild Covid-19 symptoms.NHS Lanarkshire has confirmed tonight that the school will remain open.The health board say as the child did not return to school, the risk to other children and teachers remains low.Work is now underway to identify close contacts of the individual.

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London, Ont., area public, Catholic boards shed light on back-to-school plans

coronavirus pandemic. In person or remote learning? Parents, guardians of TVDSB students must pick by Aug.

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N.B. held series of updates regarding back to school plan

With an uncertain year fast approaching, New Brunswick’s education minister hopes regular communication can calm nerves.

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Coronavirus: Ontario major teachers’ unions allege back-to-school plan breaks provincial law

COVID-19 and as such, the province is required under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act to implement all reasonable measures to reduce the risks posed by the virus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]They allege the provincial plan fails to provide adequate health and safety protections such as smaller class sizes, minimal measurable standards for ventilation in schools, and mandatory masking for younger children.The unions — the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation — represent more than 190,000 teachers and

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Coronavirus: Ontario school boards will be allowed to use up to $500M in reserve funding for distancing initiatives

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced on Thursday that the province will be allowing school boards to access up to $500 million in local reserves to fund initiatives that will increase physical distancing as educators prepare for back-to-school amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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National Assembly hearings on COVID-19 tracking app continue

Privacy concerns were at the heart of the covid19 tracking hearings at the National Assembly on Thursday. As Global’s Raquel Fletcher explains, even the experts concede that people might be very reluctant to dowmload any tracking app for fear of being hacked or having private information stolen.

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Orange County School Board to hold special meeting before in-person learning begins

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County School Board will meet for a final time to discuss possible changes to the school district’s reopening plan before some students return to campus for in-person learning.While the semester started virtually for all Orange County Public School students on Monday, those who opted for face-to-face learning will make their first trips to campus on Aug. 21.

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Axl Rose Fires Back At Trump Admin Over Handling Of Pandemic: They ‘Don’t Care’ About Families

Guns N Roses frontman Axl Rose, 58, lashed out at the Trump administration again on Twitter, criticizing them for their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Axl, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, tweeted on August 13, “It isn’t that this Administration doesn’t grasp the ‘magnitude’ of the problems that American families r facing. It’s that they don’t care. There’s a difference.”

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Glasgow school coronavirus cluster linked cases rise to 11

coronavirus cluster linked to pupils at a Glasgow school in the north east of the city has risen to 11. A further three positive cases had been identified by the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) test and protect service.

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What the MLS is Back tournament was like from a journalist who covered it

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Now that the MLS is Back tournament has concluded, I wanted to reflect on what it was like for a non-bubble member to cover games.Every time I got approved for a credential, I breathed a sigh of relief. Only one credential was given out to each outlet, and I was the only person approved for News 6 WKMG.

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Kingston-area Catholic school board sets out back to school plans

ALCDSB) has laid out back to school plans that reflect changes needed during the novel coronavirus pandemic.One of the key differences to years at the ALCDSB schools will be staggered entries. All Kindergarten students will have staggered entries into schools, and staggered entries will also be considered by elementary schools.

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On first day of school, Lake Highland Prep goes on temporary lockdown

ORLANDO, Fla. – Lake Highland Preparatory School welcomed students back for the first day of the fall semester Thursday and was temporarily placed on lockdown while authorities searched for a suspect near the campus, according to school staff.Orlando police responded to a potential threat at a nearby chiropractor’s office prompting the lockdown, according to the police department.Police said a man went to the office at 206 East Colonial Drive at about 1:30 p.m. and made a verbal threat while brandishing a weapon.

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'Like the Titanic' - NCAA experts warn of coronavirus spread

The NCAA's chief medical officer and two of its infectious disease expert advisers warned Thursday the uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus throughout the United States remains an enormous obstacle for college sports to overcome.“I feel like the Titanic. We have hit the iceberg, and we’re trying to make decisions of what time should we have the band play,” said Dr.

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So-called sea lice — actually jellyfish larvae — reported at Jersey Shore

A stretch of beach in Atlantic City, N.J. (FOX 5 NY file photo) NEW JERSEY - Some cases of seabather's eruption—a sometimes painful skin rash that emerges after recreating in the ocean surf—have been reported in folks spending time at the Jersey Shore, from Cape May on up to Monmouth County, according to the Asbury Park Press.So what causes this rash? Sea lice.

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Constant Testing and New Demands: A Look at L.A. Housekeeping During COVID-19

Claudia Kahn’s interactions with clients have changed markedly since California went into COVID-19 lockdown. Early on — when owners of pricey L.A.

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Scientists find coronavirus in the air — but experts say this won’t yet change how we fight it

coronavirus can be found in tiny droplets that float in the air, a new study showed this week.But while that sounds alarming, experts say there are many questions that need to be answered before we radically change our understanding of how the coronavirus spreads.In this new study, published ahead of peer review, researchers in Florida sampled the air in the hospital rooms of two COVID-19 patients, one of whom still had an active infection. They collected viable virus from air two to 4.8 metres away from the infected individuals.

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New Brunswick releases updated plan for upcoming school year amid coronavirus

coronavirus pandemic. New Brunswick announces details on day-to-day structure of upcoming school year “The decisions and processes defined in this plan were not made lightly or without due consideration.

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Police: Florida man arrested for making 26 bombs

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. – Florida police arrested a man after finding more than two dozen pipe bombs, including some that contained nails, screws and metal pellets.Gregory Haasze, 34, is facing 26 felony counts of making, possessing and placing a destructive device after his arrest Wednesday night in Palm Beach County.Officers had been called to a dead-end street after reports of an explosion, Boynton Beach police said in court records. Investigators found remnants of an exploded pipe bomb and several undetonated bombs along the roadway.They sealed off the area and the Palm Beach County sheriff's bomb squad disabled the devices.

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Let your creative mind explode with these incredible new LEGO sets

ORLANDO, Fla – If you’re looking for something fun to do while sitting at home, the LEGO company may have a solution.The companies creative minds have come up with three new sets that are sure to impress the true LEGO fanatic.All the sets are available to purchase on the LEGO online shop or in select store locations.The world of Super Mario is coming to life all thanks to LEGO. The Super Mario set begins with the starter course set.Families will get to see Mario hop around, interact and dodge dangers, collect coins and even come in contact with his art nemesis, Bowser.“Super Mario is such an icon – and fans have been highly anticipating the release of the full details of the product line.

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A ‘socially distanced’ concert — is this the future for music lovers?

coronavirus days of sweaty mosh pits and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. It’s likely going to be a while before we get back to that carefree state — if ever.The U.K.

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Manitobans to get more info on plan for back to school amid coronavirus Thursday

novel coronavirus pandemic Thursday afternoon.Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen and Dr. Brent Roussin, the province’s chief officer of health, have scheduled a press conference from the legislative building for 1 p.m.Global News will stream the event live in this story.

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Oxytocin could prevent osteoporosis in females

osteoporosis is biological sex. Females are much more likely to experience this condition than males.After reaching peak bone mass at age 25–30, there is a gradual, age-related decline in bone mass.

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Seminole County school bus drivers prepare for first day of school

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – Starting on Monday, hundreds of Seminole County school buses will hit the road for the start of the new school year.Though students will have to adjust to a couple of new changes because of the virus."This year the most important thing is cleaning and sanitizing and cleaning, cleaning, and sanitizing," Stan McKinzie with transportation services said.McKinzie said about 30 to 35 students will be on a bus depending on the size.“With a school bus there’s no such thing as social distancing, but what we’re going to do as a district is minimize our routes.

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Coronavirus: Federal wage subsidy program might cost $14B less than predicted

federal wage subsidy program might cost $14 billion less than the government predicted.A new report today by Parliamentary Budget Office analyst Ben Segel-Brown estimates subsidizing wages for companies during the COVID-19 pandemic will cost $67.9 billion through the end of December.Finance Minister Bill Morneau estimated in his July fiscal report it would cost $82.3 billion.

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A nationwide look: What’s happening at schools across the country?

Let’s take a look at some of this week’s news.Georgia’s largest school district has struggled to launch online learning for its 180,000 students, as parents complained that they failed to log in to Gwinnett County’s online system.Meanwhile, the largest district in the state that’s currently offering face-to-face instruction has now quarantined more than 1,150 students because of possible coronavirus exposure. That’s a one-day increase of more than 300 children.According to numbers released Wednesday, around 70 students and staff members in the Cherokee County district have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as Scots school forced to close after positive case

Nicola Sturgeon’s briefing was dominated by concerns about outbreaks running out of control.The FM made a direct plea on Scots to stop going to house parties. And she pleaded with everyone watching the briefing to tell everyone they know to follow health guidance.You can catch up on all the latest from Holyrood and Westminster on the Record’s politics page HERE.The data is coming through the test and protect scheme, rather than police.

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Coronavirus: New cluster of Covid-19 cases linked to Baillieston school

Bannerman High School in Ballieston.

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A look at the conflict between Sasha Exeter and Jessica Mulroney

Jessica Mulroney says she is taking a step back from her professional engagements after Canadian influencer, Sasha Exeter, said Mulroney threatened her livelihood. Erica Vella reports.

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Behind the counter: Taking a look at Plaza Saint-Hubert’s Dracolite shop

“I witness children coming into the store and look at everything with wonder,” said Lortie. “They discover a new passion.

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Study: Neck gaiter worse than not wearing mask. Here’s why

coronavirus pandemic may not be keeping you safe and healthy at all, experts say.According to health experts, neck gaiters could even spread the virus further than not wearing a covering at all.Researchers from Duke University found that the neck gaiter they tested was “worse than nothing.”“The neck gaiter that we tested did essentially nothing, and worse than nothing, because it appeared to make large droplets into small droplets,” Isaac Henrion, the study’s co-author, told CBS News.Neck gaiters are made of a circular piece of fabric that sits around a person’s neck.

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Meet the candidates: Here are the Republicans running for Florida’s 15th Congressional District

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Two Republicans will face off in the primary for a chance to represent Florida’s 15th Congressional District.The district encompasses the southern part of Lake County, the north part of Polk County and the north part of Hillsborough County.[2020 VOTER GUIDE: Everything you need to know ahead of Florida’s primary election]Ross Spano is the incumbent and is seeking reelection, but a Lakeland commissioner is also vying for the seat.Ross SpanoSpano was sworn into office in January 2019. He is part of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Small Business Committee.

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Trooper Steve breaks down bicycle safety in Seminole County

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.[ASK TROOPER STEVE: Send safety question to Trooper Steve]The most recent question asks: Can you specifically address bicycle safety along the trail on Rinehart Road in Seminole County?Along the east shoulder of Rinehart Road north of Lake Mary Boulevard, you’ll find a very well taken care of bike trail. Hundreds of bicyclists and pedestrians travel along this trail each and every day.

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Coronavirus: Face masks for teachers may impact child’s ability to learn, experts warn

Coronavirus cases spiked in reopened U.S. schools.

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Experts warn Spain is losing second round in coronavirus fight

BARCELONA – Not two months after battling back the coronavirus, Spain’s hospitals are beginning to see patients struggling to breathe returning to their wards.The deployment of a military emergency brigade to set up a field hospital in Zaragoza this week is a grim reminder that Spain is far from claiming victory over the coronavirus that devastated the European country in March and April.Authorities said the field hospital is a precaution, but no one has forgotten scenes of hospitals filled to capacity and the daily death toll reaching over 900 fatalities a few months ago.While an enhanced testing effort is revealing that a majority of the infected are asymptomatic and younger, making them less likely to need medical treatment, concern is

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Scots primary school forced to close after staff member tests positive for Covid-19

coronavirus. The decision was made to shut Peterhead Central School on Wednesday night, August 12, as several employees went into precautionary self-isolation.

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Russia says its covid vaccine recommended for 18 to 60 years old, as of now: Report

coronavirus vaccine is recommended to be used for individuals aged from 18 to 60 as of now. The health expert said more clinical studies are needed for older people and expects it to be done during post-registration clinical trials."In Russia, it is customary to certify [vaccines for] children from birth to 18 years old; adults from 18 to 60 years old; and older people — over 60 years old.

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Calgary comic book store goes digital during the pandemic…and it pays off

In order for the business to stay viable during the pandemic Calgary comic book store, Comic Traders, went head first and put its whole collection online. The result it had on their business was a plot twist they never imagined.

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Large social gatherings causing concern for health officials in BC

It comes as health officials try a new approach to reach out to young people after seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Jordan Armstrong reports.

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George, Leonard lead Clippers past Nuggets for No. 2 seed

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Paul George scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up the second seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 124-111 victory over the third-seeded Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. The Clippers will face seventh-seeded Dallas when the playoffs get going next week.

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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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