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Darcy Sprague

Darcy Sprague is an Austin-based freelance journalist. Recently, her work has been centered on education and equity, but she has written about everything from housing to lifestyle. Darcy loves to read and listen to public radio. In her free time, she bakes, gardens and travels with her dog, Newton.

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Posted inCoronavirus and Education

Is it finally time for year-round school?

Avatar photo by Darcy Sprague August 19, 2020August 17, 2020

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — When Harlandale Independent School District in south San Antonio shuttered its doors in March amid the coronavirus pandemic, Melissa Casey’s first thought about her students was, “How are all of their basic needs going to be met?” This story also appeared in Mind/Shift In the small district, 88 percent of schoolchildren […]

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