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1-4-21 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--NJ 2021: Issues, problems and potential conflicts in education

When and how to address the toll the pandemic has taken on education, dealing with the digital divide, finding requisite funding and resuming testing looming concerns

https://www.njspotlight.com/2021/01/2021-nj-education-pandemic-remote-learning-digital-divide-funding-testing-learning-loss/

John Mooney, Education writer | January 4, 2021 | Education

 

Star Ledger--COVID-19 activity still ‘high’ in every N.J. county, map says. But things are slightly better in these 2 regions.

New Jersey's COVID-19 Activity Level map remained all orange for the week ending Dec. 26, indicating "high" virus levels in every region.

https://www.nj.com/education/2020/12/covid-19-activity-still-high-in-every-nj-county-map-says-but-things-are-slightly-better-in-these-2-regions.html

Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Dec 31, 2020; Posted Dec 31, 2020

 

Mycentraljersey.com--NJ parents go to federal court to fight constitutionality of remote learning

https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/courts/2020/12/28/nj-parents-go-federal-court-fight-constitutionality-remote-learning/4037903001/

Mike Deak| Bridgewater Courier News| December 28, 2020

 

Asbury Park Press--Our reporters identified solutions to improve school bus safety. Now, let's make them happen | Editorial

https://www.app.com/story/opinion/editorials/2020/12/29/our-reporters-identified-solutions-improve-school-bus-safety-now-lets-make-them-happen/4055032001/

USA TODAY Network Atlantic Group Editorial Board| December 29, 2020

 

NY Times--Teachers on TV? Schools Try Creative Strategy to Narrow Digital Divide

It’s another way to reach students without internet or computers during the pandemic.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/03/technology/teachers-on-tv.html

Kellen Browning| Jan. 3, 2021

 

NPR--Schools Face A Massive Challenge To Make Up For Learning Lost During The Pandemic

https://www.npr.org/2020/12/28/950814131/schools-face-a-massive-challenge-to-make-up-for-learning-lost-during-the-pandemi

Mary Louise Kelly| December 28, 20204:46 PM ET

 

The Hechinger Report--PROOF POINTS: Researchers pinpoint three elements of effective schools

https://hechingerreport.org/three-elements-of-effective-schools/

Jill Barshay January 4, 2021