Author name: Payal Gupta

School vs. COVID-19: The Digital Divide Is Far From Closed For Many Students

Just as quickly as businesses closed across the world due to the Covid-19 so were the learning institutions both large and small. There would later be the transition to accommodate distance learning, which meant the need for laptops, hotspots, and to some extent, to-go meals. However, even with the availability of devices and increased access …

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Learn How Apprenticeships Accelerate the Speed and Quality of Key Business Projects

What comes to mind when you hear the words Data Scientists or Data Analysts? There has been a growing demand for data science professionals over the last five years. Nearly every industry is re-tooling its strategies to accommodate analytical capabilities, which will keep them ahead of the competition. This justifies the fact that the scramble …

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What To Look Out For When Applying For Paycheck Protection Program Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program is a product of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The loan was originally valued at $350-billion and aimed at offering small businesses with cash flow assistance for eight weeks. These loans are backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). In April, the program was extended to become …

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Learning Through Radio And Television In The Time Of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many disruptions in the education sectors, with more than 1.2 billion children forced to stay out of school. Recent research by the UNESCO Institute of Statistics shows that around 826 million students cannot access a computer at home. The research further says 706 million students are not connected to the …

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The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Raised Status Of Homeschooling

The COVID-19 pandemic has led more than 1.2 billion children to stay out of school. To fill the education gap created, parents and schools are turning to online learning or home-based education. Online learning is mainly possible in areas that have supporting infrastructures like electricity, internet, and gadgets. Although homeschooling may have several benefits, homeschooling …

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Using Online Learning To Fill The Education Gap

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in closure of schools across the globe, with more than 1.2 billion children. This led to a dramatic change in the education system with rise in online/remote learning. The sudden shift from classrooms has left many wondering if online learning will be sustainable post-pandemic. The pandemic has laid bare the …

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Focusing On Outcomes To Accelerate Students Success

In the past, education policies have mainly centered on affordability, accessibility, and accountability. Of all these factors, many institutions struggle to be accountable mainly since education has been centered on accreditation process. Many policymakers are pushing to have institutions of higher learning increase reporting of not just inputs, but also outcomes from public investment in …

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Why Small Businesses Should Take Advantage Of The Extended Deadline For Filing Tax Returns

To cover businesses from economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS postponed the usual deadlines for filing tax returns. The IRS also postponed several actions that affect various taxes paid by businesses. Businesses were required to submit their 2020 first and second estimated federal income tax installments on 4/15 and 6/15. These deadlines …

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COVID-19 Pandemic Will Have a Big Impact On Rental Tax In 2020

COVID-19 pandemic has affected people’s lives in many different ways. Lockdown around the world led to closure of businesses and economies going into recession. The high rate at which the pandemic is spreading plus measures put in place to contain it has affected how people live and do business. Like many other sectors, the rental …

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