Community Colleges Prepare For Fall Semester Amid Coronavirus

Community colleges, like Montgomery and Oakland, have adapted to the pandemic by leveraging their experience in distance learning. They face economic challenges and uncertainty about funding, while enrollment trends show potential growth. Colleges are adjusting campus operations for safety and relying more on technology, exposing a digital divide. Students face challenges such as lack of resources and balancing home responsibilities.

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