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NJ Spotlight--Are school districts ready for a full-time return to the classroom?

Some broad goals have been sketched out, but nitty-gritty concerns like masks and social distancing and even building conditions must be addressed

https://www.njspotlight.com/video/are-school-districts-ready-for-a-full-time-return-to-the-classroom/

John Mooney, Education writer | May 19, 2021 | Coronavirus in NJ, Education

 

NJ Spotlight--NJ moves to end health emergency but keep many of Murphy’s powers

Lawmakers moved Tuesday to push a bill that would leave more than a dozen of Murphy’s emergency orders in place

Lilo H. Stainton, John Reitmeyer | May 18, 2021 | Coronavirus in NJ, Politics

 

NPR--The Case For Universal Pre-K Just Got Stronger

https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2021/05/18/997501946/the-case-for-universal-pre-k-just-got-stronger

Greg Rosalsky| May 18, 20216:30 AM ET

 

Education Week--Group Seeks Federal Probes Into Schools That Pledge to Address Systemic Racism

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/group-seeks-civil-rights-probes-into-schools-that-pledge-to-address-systemic-racism/2021/05

Andrew Ujifusa — May 17, 2021

 

Education Dive--How are districts planning to spend American Rescue Plan funds?

Considering federal relief funds will only last approximately three years, superintendents are anticipating a fiscal cliff and being strategic with investments.

https://www.k12dive.com/news/how-are-districts-planning-to-spend-american-rescue-plan-funds/600251/

Naaz Modan| Published May 18, 2021