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11-5-21 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--With Murphy win, teachers union claims victory

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2021/11/new-jersey-education-association-njea-15-million-murphy-victory-steve-sweeney-loses/

Jeff Pillets | November 5, 2021 | NJ Decides 2021, Politics

 

NY Times--California Tries to Close the Gap in Math, but Sets Off a Backlash

Proposed guidelines in the state would de-emphasize calculus, reject the idea that some children are naturally gifted and build a connection to social justice. Critics say math shouldn’t be political.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/04/us/california-math-curriculum-guidelines.html

Jacey Fortin| Nov. 4, 2021

 

NPR--Why education was a top voter priority this election

https://www.npr.org/2021/11/04/1052101647/education-parents-election-virginia-republicans

Anya Kamenetz| November 4, 20216:00 AM ET

 

Education Week--Are Bus Driver Shortages So Bad They Require the National Guard? Why Leaders Made the Call

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/are-bus-driver-shortages-so-bad-they-require-the-national-guard-why-leaders-made-the-call/2021/11

Mark Lieberman — November 04, 2021 5 min read

 

Chalkbeat--What role did schools play in N.J.’s surprisingly close governor’s race?

https://newark.chalkbeat.org/2021/11/4/22763646/murphy-election-schools-ciattarelli-education-mask-mandates-racism

Patrick Wall Nov 4, 2021, 1:20pm EDT

 

Education Dive--Bullying experts advise maintaining focus in 3 areas with students back in schools

With the return of in-person learning, bullying prevention experts stress the importance of involving students in new solutions.

https://www.k12dive.com/news/bullying-experts-advise-maintaining-focus-in-3-areas-with-students-back-in/609468/

Anna Merod | Published Nov. 4, 2021

 

The Hechinger Report--OPINION: Yes, Virginia, there is a national implication, and education equity is at its heart

https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-yes-virginia-there-is-a-national-implication-and-education-equity-is-at-its-heart/

Miriam A. Rollin November 3, 2021