Collected Item: “Pennsylvania's Halt on Extracurriculars”
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Pennsylvania's Halt on Extracurriculars
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Screenshot of a Tweet, with accompanying article
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When the coronavirus first started, online learning seemed like it could be fun in the interim. Working from home, avoiding a commute, and dressing less informal all were wonderful treats the first two weeks; as the quarantine and education questions stretched on, these same treats are now driving educators insane. In Pennsylvania, these concerns over reopening have led to voluntary halts on some of the most important social aspects of high school: sports and extracurriculars.
This item was added TAGS v6.1.9.1. I originally searched under the hashtag #schools. Within that search, I have chosen to add the following tweet because is reflective of a general mood of uncertainty that is present around almost all aspects related to schools reopening.
Link to tagged article: (https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/schools-suspend-sports-due-to-health-concerns/523-1dd67802-ac20-49a2-b0e3-f4a54f43b45d)
This item was added TAGS v6.1.9.1. I originally searched under the hashtag #schools. Within that search, I have chosen to add the following tweet because is reflective of a general mood of uncertainty that is present around almost all aspects related to schools reopening.
Link to tagged article: (https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/schools-suspend-sports-due-to-health-concerns/523-1dd67802-ac20-49a2-b0e3-f4a54f43b45d)
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#HST, #485, #ASU, #Pennsylvania, #schools, #extracurriculars, #coronavirus
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https://twitter.com/WNEP/status/1282434564435202051
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Twitter user @MrsPete23 retweeted the original post, which was shared by Twitter user @WNEP. Amanda Eustice is the author of the WNEP article
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2020-07-12