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3-31-21 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--In rush back to classroom, teachers fear arts may lag

Music, art, theater all have ‘critical impact on our kids,’ educators say as they look to work within COVID-19 guidance

https://www.njspotlight.com/2021/03/performance-visual-arts-classes-state-advises-physical-distancing-prioritized-wind-instruments-singing-misinformation-risk-droplet-transmission-some-confusion/

John Mooney, Education writer | March 31, 2021 | Education, Coronavirus in NJ

 

Star Ledger--N.J. students, teachers with health issues will have virtual school option this fall, Murphy clarifies

https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2021/03/nj-students-teachers-with-health-issues-will-have-virtual-school-option-this-fall-murphy-clarifies.html

Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Mar 30, 2021; Posted Mar 30, 2021

 

NY Times--Why Virus Tests at One Elite School Ran Afoul of Regulators

In the suburbs of Chicago, New Trier High School offers a lesson in just how complicated it can be to track the coronavirus in schools.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/30/health/coronavirus-trier-schools-testing.html

Apoorva Mandivilli| March 30, 2021

 

NPR--If In-Person Schooling Is Essential, Wen Says Teachers Should Be Vaccinated

https://www.npr.org/2021/03/30/982599293/if-in-person-schooling-is-essential-wen-says-teachers-should-be-vaccinated

Rachel Martin|March 30, 20215:02 AM ET

 

Education Week--Reports of Child Abuse From School Sources Fell Sharply During the Pandemic

https://www.edweek.org/education/pandemic-masks-ongoing-child-abuse-crisis-as-cases-plummet/2021/03

The Associated Press — March 29, 2021 12 min read

 

Chalkbeat--Summer school programs are set to grow. Here are 6 tips for making them successful.

https://www.chalkbeat.org/2021/3/30/22359131/summer-school-covid-stimulus-lessons-best-practices-strategies-research

Matt Barnum Mar 30, 2021, 6:08pm EDT