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9-16-20 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--More schools switch to remote learning amid positive COVID-19 cases

With three teachers testing positive for COVID-19, Washington Township in Gloucester County joins the ranks of several districts across the state adjusting their reopening plans.

https://www.njspotlight.com/video/many-schools-are-closing-after-positive-covid-19-cases/

Joanna Gagis, Producer/Correspondent | September 15, 2020 | Education

 

Star Ledger--Trump administration sending 2.4M masks to N.J. schools but Congress members fear cuts for other equipment

https://www.nj.com/education/2020/09/trump-administration-sending-24m-masks-to-nj-schools-but-congress-members-fear-cuts-for-other-equipment.html

Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Sep 15, 2020; Posted Sep 15, 2020

 

Star Ledger--N.J. likely won’t have to close all schools, switch to remote learning because of COVID-19 cases, Murphy says

https://www.nj.com/education/2020/09/nj-likely-wont-have-to-close-all-schools-switch-to-remote-learning-because-of-covid-19-cases-murphy-says.html

Updated Sep 15, 2020; Posted Sep 15, 2020

 

Philadelphia Inquirer--As virtual school year begins, frustrated parents are pushing school boards to reconsider

https://www.inquirer.com/education/virtual-school-struggles-parents-pennsylvania-philadelphia-20200916.html

 Maddie Hanna, Kristen A. Graham and Melanie Burney, Posted: September 16, 2020- 5:00 AM

 

The Atlantic--What Is Good Teaching?

Over the past two years, I talked to veteran educators across the country as I tried to answer this question.

https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2020/09/teaching-what-good-teaching/616352/

Kristina Rizga September 16, 2020

 

Education Week--Cyberattacks Disrupt Learning Even More During COVID-19

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/09/14/cyberattacks-disrupt-learning-even-more-during-covid-19.html

Alyson Klein| September 14, 2020

 

Chalkbeat--The pandemic is spotlighting longstanding issues with America’s school buildings

https://www.chalkbeat.org/2020/9/15/21438452/pandemic-schools-buildings-ventilation-repairs

Matt Barnum Sep 15, 2020, 3:35pm EDT

 

Education Dive--Districts embrace in-person learning pods for marginalized students

https://www.educationdive.com/news/districts-embrace-in-person-learning-pods-for-marginalized-students/585190/

Naaz Modan @NaazModan| Published Sept. 15, 2020