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Quitting Time

From middle school teacher to stay-at-home dad: Why one father left his job

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Dec 2, 2021
When the pandemic forced schools to close, Michael Cochran left his job to take on more childcare responsibilities at home.
A father left his job as a teacher to focus on family. Here's how they are making it work.
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Parenting in a Pandemic

Teachers push back against school reopening plans

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jul 2, 2020
School closures have made work almost impossible for many parents, but classrooms present health risks.
An elementary school teacher reads to her class online as she sits in her empty classroom.
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COVID-19

Managers struggle with remote work, too

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Apr 20, 2020
The crisis demands a more emotional supervision style.
How do you manage a team remotely?
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