NJTV News--Expect staff shortages, online classes in NJ schools this fall

https://www.njtvonline.org/news/video/expect-staff-shortages-online-classes-in-nj-schools-this-fall/?utm_source=NJ%20Spotlight%20%20Master%20List&utm_campaign=4519422f90-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_07_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1d26f473a7-4519422f90-398608069&ct=t%28EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_07_21_2020__%29&mc_cid=4519422f90&mc_eid=d8bb2a18ea

Brenda Flanagan, Senior Correspondent | July 21, 2020, 4PM EST

Chalkbeat (via NJ Spotlight)--New Jersey Families Were Promised $416 per Child in Coronavirus Food Benefits. Some Are Still Waiting

In-state bureaucratic delays have held up payment of emergency food assistance that Congress approved months ago

Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat Newark | July 22, 2020 | Coronavirus in NJ, More Issues

Star Ledger--It’s too early to open schools | Opinion

https://www.nj.com/opinion/2020/07/its-too-early-to-open-schools-opinion.html

Jennifer Serravallo| Star-Ledger Guest Columnist|  Updated Jul 21, 2020; Posted Jul 21, 2020

NY Times--Newsom Order Would Keep Most California Schools Online

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/us/california-schools-reopening-newsom.html

Jill Cowan| July 17, 2020

The Atlantic--In Defense of Our Teachers

When it comes to the daunting question of reopening schools, America’s educators deserve a plan, not a trap.

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/07/dave-grohl-pandemic-reopening-schools-health-teachers/614422/

Dave Grohl| July 21, 2020

NPR--When Can Kids Go Back To School? Leaders Say 'As Soon As It's Safe'

https://www.npr.org/2020/07/21/893221346/when-can-kids-go-back-to-school-leaders-say-as-soon-as-it-s-safe

July 21, 20206:01 AM ET

Politics K-12 (via Education Week)--Tension Rises in States Over Who Decides When to Reopen Schools

As schools make plans to address the coronavirus pandemic, administrators in some states are caught up in tensions about who gets the final say about when they can reopen their buildings to students, and what precautions they should take to protect their communities.

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/campaign-k-12/2020/07/state-tension-school-reopening-covid.html

Evie Blad on July 19, 2020 10:36 AM

Education Dive--Infectious disease experts identify coronavirus safety measures for reopening schools

https://www.educationdive.com/news/infectious-disease-experts-identify-coronavirus-safety-measures-for-reopeni/581955/

Roger Riddell @EdDiveRoger| Published July 21, 2020

Edutopia--Engaging White Students in Conversations About Race

A high school teacher shares strategies for using literature to guide discussions about race with students who would rather avoid the topic.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/engaging-white-students-conversations-about-race

Andrew Simmons| July 21, 2020

The Hechinger Report--Parents are panicking, giving up their careers and spending thousands of dollars on piecemeal solutions for the school year

https://hechingerreport.org/parents-are-panicking-giving-up-their-careers-and-spending-thousands-of-dollars-on-piecemeal-solutions-for-the-school-year/

Jackie Mader July 22, 2020