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We’ve all stayed home sick before. But what happens when a day becomes a week, and a week becomes a month? A staycation can start to look more like solitary confinement in a hurry.

Fortunately, keeping safe, sane, and happy at home is a problem technology can help with. Apps can bring food to your door without exposing yourself to the hordes at the grocery store. YouTube channels can keep the kids occupied while you get your job done. And when you’re not sure what to do next, there’s an online resource for that. We have all the tools you need to keep your homestead humming.

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How to borrow e-books from your public library

You don't need to leave the house to visit the library anymore. We show you how to borrow e-books for free from your public library and read them on any device.
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Social distance and senioritis: Graduating high school in 2020

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Teachers take lessons from boring to blockbuster with wild Zoom backgrounds

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YouTube one-ups Facebook’s virtual graduation with stream featuring the Obamas

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Graduations are canceled, so Facebook is hosting one for all U.S. students

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How to get a free ’empowerment pack’ of mental health, productivity resources

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College Board cancels June SATs and may offer digital, at-home test

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Need online lessons for your kid? This site lets them Skype with a scientist

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Fighting through coronavirus isolation: 4 people share their tech habits

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The best free online classes to take based on your interests

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As social distancing forces us online, rural America is being left behind

Social distancing has affected remote areas, where a lack of internet service makes videoconferencing software, telehealth services, and homework impossible.
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Cyberbullying increases amid coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what parents can do

As students become physically isolated because of COVID-19, experts say cyberbullying has become a growing problem. There are ways for parents to help, however.
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What’s safe for kids to watch on YouTube?

YouTube is an attractive option for work-from-home parents looking to keep their kids occupied, but you should know some things in order to make it safer.
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Google Chromebook quirk forces a decision: Parental controls or schoolwork?

Login issues between Chromebooks and Google Classroom are forcing parents in lockdown to choose between parental controls and their kids' online schoolwork.
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The mass migration to online learning is leaving disabled students behind

As universities and schools try to quickly transition learning from the classroom to online, disabled students are disproportionately affected.
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The best free resources to keep students engaged while stuck at home

As teachers, parents, and students of all ages adjust to the world of distance learning at home, educational tech outlets are responding with free offerings.
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Minecraft adds free educational content in response to COVID-19

While many schools are currently shut down, Minecraft is looking to help parents enhance their children's learning in a fun way through free educational worlds.
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Google and YouTube launch remote-learning tools for parents and teachers

Google and YouTube launched two separate features aimed at giving caregivers and educators the tools they need to provide homeschooling amid the coronavirus.
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Skillshare unlocks thousands of courses for students at home amid coronavirus

With schools closed during the coronavirus outbreak, Skillshare is opening up its extensive list of unique class offerings for high school and college students.
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Virtual learning: How to keep your kids engaged while they’re off from school

A lot of kids are home from school these next few weeks due to the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean they have to pause educational and interactive learning.