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6-29-20 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--NJ State Budget 2020: Key Points to Watch in $7.7 Billion Bill

Lawmakers plan final votes Monday on a three-month spending plan needed after COVID-19 lockdown stalled state economy

https://www.njspotlight.com/2020/06/nj-state-budget-2020-key-points-to-watch-in-7-7-billion-bill/

John Reitmeyer | June 29, 2020

 

Jersey Journal--Parents say there’s still ‘dilemma’ as schools set to reopen in September

https://www.nj.com/hudson/2020/06/parents-say-theres-still-dilemma-as-schools-set-to-reopen-in-september.html

Adrienne Romero | The Jersey Journal| Updated Jun 28, 2020; Posted Jun 28, 2020

 

Star Ledger--N.J. kids may not be in class 5 days a week when schools reopen. Here are 3 possible ‘hybrid’ plans.

https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/06/nj-kids-may-not-be-in-class-5-days-a-week-when-schools-reopen-here-are-3-possible-hybrid-plans.html

Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com|  Updated Jun 29, 2020; Posted Jun 28, 2020

 

Star Ledger--Too many rules? Or not enough? N.J. plan to reopen schools has district leaders scrambling.

https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/06/too-many-rules-or-not-enough-nj-plan-to-reopen-schools-has-district-leaders-scrambling.html

Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Sophie Nieto-Munoz | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Jun 27, 2020; Posted Jun 26, 2020

 

Star Ledger--A complete guide to N.J.’s schools’ reopening plan: timeline, rules, what you need to know

https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/06/a-complete-guide-to-njs-schools-reopening-plan-timeline-rules-what-you-need-to-know.html

Michael Sol Warren | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Jun 27, 2020; Posted Jun 27, 2020

 

Asbury Park Press—Op-Ed: Greater parental controls and conversation need to keep children safe online | Lindenbaum

https://www.app.com/story/opinion/columnists/2020/06/29/greater-parental-controls-and-conversation-need-keep-children-safe-online/3249050001/

Cathy Lindenbaum| June 29, 2020

 

NPR--Education Dept. Rule Limits How Schools Can Spend Vital Aid Money

https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/06/25/883296252/education-dept-rule-limits-how-schools-can-spend-vital-aid-money

Cory Turner| June 25, 20205:28 PM ET

 

Education Week--Educators Support Black Lives Matter, But Still Want Police in Schools, Survey Shows

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/06/25/educators-support-black-lives-matter-but-still.html

Holly Kurtz| June 25, 2020

 

Chalkbeat--Some students will stay home in the fall. School districts have to figure out how to teach them.

Students who stay home for medical or other reasons may watch classroom livestreams or be paired with fully remote teachers.

Kalyn Belsha | June 26, 2020