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Lessons learned during our year with COVID-19
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We’ve just been through a year-plus in dealing with a global pandemic. Many of our actions and reactions were laudable: The toughness of our frontline workers, our own adaptability and community-minded actions, and countless, personal brave and selfless acts. But we stumbled as well, and in some instances and with some strategies we wished we had a do-over.
We’ve asked several people in the Capital Region to look back over the past year, and to also look forward. If, heaven help us, another pandemic takes hold in the near future, with what we know now, how might we react differently. What are some of the lessons we have learned?
NY state budget: Deal to freeze SUNY tuition, expand TAP aid
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Albany, N.Y. New York state’s looming budget deal includes a $56 million boost in state funds for public colleges and a three-year tuition freeze at SUNY and CUNY schools, several lawmakers and stakeholders confirmed Tuesday.
The tentative spending plan also includes increased investment in the state’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), which benefits both public and private college students.
What the data says about fully returning to school
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Kick off 2021 with W@W members-only events
Feb. 21, 2021
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In 2021, Women@Work will continue to offer Capital Region women access to virtual networking, education and mentoring programs designed to spark and support professional and personal development. Until recently, these digital events have been made available to the public. Going forward, participation in these forums is now exclusive to Women@Work members. Members who register will be sent a link the day before the event.