7 takeaways in the rapid move to online learning; lawmakers work on economic relief for higher ed; a professor takes the “humane option”; and more
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Teaching
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By Beth McMurtrie

As thousands of classes move online, here’s what instructors are doing to stay connected to their students. (PREMIUM)

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Technology
By Lee Gardner

Many institutions just started teaching remotely, and some won’t begin until next week. But early lessons are already evident. (PREMIUM)

Government
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By Danielle McLean

Relief for borrowers is imminent, while higher-ed advocacy groups are pushing for more than $50 billion in federal assistance for colleges, students, and research labs.

In the Classroom
By Beckie Supiano

As instructors navigate the transition to emergency online teaching, a religious-studies professor’s “adjusted syllabus,” which lists principles to guide his work with students this term, is resonating with many.

Labor & Work-Life Issues
By Julia Schmalz

Four faculty members talk about the challenges and rewards following campus closures, saying goodbye to their students and finding them again online.

Campus Health
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Colleges are asking the federal government for relief, borrowers can now suspend their student-loan payments, and other updates.

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Advice
By Lucy Leske and Ann Yates

Just as institutions have asked professors to quickly move their teaching online, they can use technology to adapt the executive-hiring process and keep it moving forward.

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