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Month: October 2020

How to prevent ‘cheating’ and promote authentic learning when it comes to virtual education

The pandemic has made school districts and teachers rethink the way they’re giving tests.    The temptation for students to “cheat” when it comes to online learning is a challenge educators are facing everywhere.  “From a parent perspective it’s all about having that conversation with your student,” said Ethan Fieldman, CEO of Study Edge. His company

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Swarm earthquakes in Imperial County not expected to impact San Andreas Fault says Dr. Lucy Jones

A swarm of small earthquakes hit Southern California’s Imperial Valley on Wednesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The largest yet measured a 4.9 magnitude.  Now, an expert said aftershocks or even a larger quake could be felt in weeks to come.  Hundreds of small earthquakes rattled Westmorland homes Wednesday afternoon. “Wow, 200 is that…wow

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, doctors encourage annual mammograms despite pandemic

It’s officially October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Desert Regional’s Comprehensive Cancer Center is lit up in pink to honor breast cancer survivors and remind people of the importance of getting an annual mammogram. The center is once again offering “Mammo Mondays,” where they are open with extended hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) to accommodate

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