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1-15-21 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--Discussing Capitol attack with schoolkids: a teachable moment like few others

https://www.njspotlight.com/2021/01/capitol-riot-teachers-how-to-students-new-jersey-acting-education-commissioner-emotional-shock-resources/

John Mooney, Education writer | January 15, 2021 | Education

 

NJ Spotlight--NJ has narrowed schools’ digital divide, but challenges remain

According to Gov. Phil Murphy, 7,700 students are still in need of devices or internet access

https://www.njspotlight.com/video/nj-has-narrowed-schools-digital-divide-but-challenges-remain/

Leah Mishkin, Correspondent | January 14, 2021 | Education, Coronavirus in NJ

 

The Record--Can NJ mandate students & teachers get the COVID vaccine? Your questions answered

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/coronavirus/2021/01/15/nj-schools-covid-vaccine-what-you-need-know/4131010001/

Hannan Adely| NorthJersey.com| January 15, 2020

 

Insider NJ--Singer Bill Making Schools Safer for Students with Allergies Clears Education Committee

https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/singer-bill-making-schools-safer-students-allergies-clears-education-committee/

January 14, 2021, 3:37 pm | in

 

NY Times--What Does a More Contagious Virus Mean for Schools?

The coronavirus variant discovered in Britain is more easily spread among children, as it is among adults. Current safeguards should protect schools, experts said, but only if strictly enforced.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/health/coronavirus-variant-schools.html

Apoorva Mandavilli| Jan. 14, 2021

 

NPR--Why Billions In Food Aid Hasn't Gotten To Needy Families

https://www.npr.org/2021/01/15/953963243/why-billions-in-food-aid-hasnt-gotten-to-needy-families

 Anya Kamenetz| January 15, 20215:07 AM ET

 

Education Week--Districts Retreat to Remote Learning Even as Biden Calls for Reopening Schools

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/districts-retreat-to-remote-learning-even-as-biden-calls-for-reopening-schools/2021/01

Catherine Gewertz — January 14, 2021 4 min read