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Author: Lauren Janes

Lauren Janes is freelance writer and audio producer based in Washington D.C. Previously, she worked for the NPR member station Michigan Radio reporting on education, politics, and climate change. Check out more from Lauren at laurenjanes.com. Find her on Twitter at @laurenejanes
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The Need for ‘Learning Pods’ Creates a Generation of Unexpected Teachers

Lauren Janes
The Need for 'Learning Pods' Creates a Generation of Unexpected Teachers

While many industries have halted hiring in the face of the global pandemic, one is actively seeking workers: elementary school education.

“Learning pods” are popping up across the country: Students from multiple families gather in one home to receive otherwise inaccessible in-person instruction.

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