Current Events: Health Crisis and Education
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    • Name the individual associated with the CURRENT EVENTS WORKSHEET.

    Sarah Cornett

    What should you find for the current events assignment?

    2 articles from reputable sources

    What topic is addressed in the article mentioned?

    <p>Health crisis/Homelessness concerns in urban city areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the article mentioned?

    <p>Coronavirus pandemic: She's 10, Homeless, and Eager to Learn. But She Has No Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of the article?

    <p>The New York Times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the article about?

    <p>Allia and her mom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is this event or issue occurring?

    <p>Borough of Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did this story take place?

    <p>March 26, 2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This story is important because ___ need a way to keep learning during school shutdowns.

    <p>lower income/homeless students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prediction about this story?

    <p>They will find a way to help students without internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the article connect to you?

    <p>I read about a homeless family earlier in the school year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the topic of the second article mentioned?

    <p>Autism diagnosis/racial gap closing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the second article?

    <p>Autism Diagnosis More Common in the US as Racial Gap Closes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source for the second article?

    <p>The New York Times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the second article about?

    <p>How Autism Diagnosis is becoming more common in the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is this event or issue occurring?

    <p>All over the United States of America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did this story take place?

    <p>March 26, 2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

    About 1 in ___ U.S. children were identified as having autism in 2016.

    <p>54</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is this story important?

    <p>Autism diagnosis is becoming more common for all ethnicities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prediction about autism diagnosis in the coming years?

    <p>Researchers will diagnose more children with Autism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is this news story important to you?

    <p>Because I have autism and want help for other kids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Current Events Worksheet Overview

    • Quizlet enables online studying, useful for test preparation.
    • Current event assignment timeframe is from March 23 to March 27.

    Article Selection and Requirements

    • Students must find two recent articles from reputable sources (e.g., USA Today, NY Times).
    • Articles should be no older than two weeks at the time of assignment.

    First Article Highlights

    • Topic: Health crisis and homelessness in urban areas.
    • Title: "Coronavirus pandemic: She's 10, Homeless, and Eager to Learn. But She Has No Internet."
    • Source: The New York Times; article discusses issues faced by homeless students during remote learning.
    • Key Individual: Allia and her mother, highlighting challenges of education during the pandemic.
    • Location: Borough of Harlem, Manhattan, New York City.
    • Date of Story: March 26, 2020.

    Facts from the First Article

    • Internet access is often lacking in homeless shelters, hindering homework completion.
    • Over 1.1 million students in NYC's Department of Education transitioned to remote learning.
    • Approximately 114,000 children in shelters struggle with remote education.
    • Students in shelters lack adequate space and privacy for studying.
    • Schools being closed during the pandemic disproportionately affect low-income families.

    Importance and Predictions of the First Article

    • The narrative emphasizes the necessity for consistent learning opportunities for homeless students.
    • Prediction: NYC will develop targeted solutions for homeless students lacking internet access.

    Connection to Personal Experience

    • The student relates the article to previous experiences of a homeless family in earlier lessons.

    Second Article Highlights

    • Topic: Autism diagnosis and progress in closing the racial gap.
    • Title: "Autism Diagnosis More Common in the US as Racial Gap Closes."
    • Source: The New York Times; discusses increase in autism diagnosis rates among children.
    • Key Fact: 1 in 54 U.S. children identified as having autism in 2016, an increase from previous years.
    • Location: Nationwide across the United States.
    • Date of Story: March 26, 2020.

    Facts from the Second Article

    • Past disparities exist in diagnosis rates between white and minority children.
    • Diagnosis rates are now equal between white and black children, but age disparities persist.
    • Early identification facilitates access to important services like therapy.
    • Minority children may still lack equitable access to services despite narrowing diagnosis gaps.

    Importance and Future Predictions of the Second Article

    • Highlights the significance of increasing autism diagnosis diversity across ethnicities.
    • Prediction: Continued efforts will likely result in more diagnoses among children in the U.S. over time.

    Personal Connection to the Second Article

    • The student shares a personal connection to autism, advocating for improved diagnosis and support for all children.

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    Description

    This quiz focuses on recent articles related to the health crisis affecting education, specifically concerning homeless students and their access to remote learning resources. The highlighted case discusses challenges faced by a 10-year-old girl in Harlem during the pandemic. Explore the implications of these issues in urban areas from March 23 to March 27.

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