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Saturday, Sep 19, 2020

How to homeschool during the coronavirus crisis

Homeschooling is doable and might even be fun. And it's something all parents are having to think about as schools close during the coronavirus outbreak. Hazel Davis explains how she has taught two children and worked from home for the past five years

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