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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
Some 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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