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2-19-21 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--NJ students resilient in pandemic, but some show signs of mental health stress

It’s the latest survey of school board members, administrators and educators on pandemic’s effects

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

 

Education Week--What the CDC Guidelines Don’t Say About Classroom Ventilation and COVID-19 Spread

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-the-cdc-guidelines-dont-say-about-classroom-ventilation-and-covid-19-spread/2021/02

 Sarah D. Sparks — February 17, 2021 6 min read

 

Chalkbeat--Polls show most — though not all — parents are getting the type of instruction they want for their kids

https://www.chalkbeat.org/2021/2/18/22289735/parents-polls-schools-opening-remote

Matt Barnum Feb 18, 2021, 1:31pm EST

 

Edutopia--Recognizing Signs of Potential Learning Disabilities in Preschool

Early intervention services can make a big difference for students who are at risk for learning disabilities. What should teachers look for?

https://www.edutopia.org/article/recognizing-signs-potential-learning-disabilities-preschool

Amanda Morin| February 18, 2021

 

The Hechinger Report--The ‘invisible’ front line workers of education

Experts call for more mental health care, help with basic needs for child care workers

https://hechingerreport.org/the-invisible-front-line-workers-of-education/

Lillian Mongeau and Jackie Mader February 18, 2021

 

Education Dive--Study: Increased internet access improves achievement, district finances

https://www.k12dive.com/news/study-increased-internet-access-improves-achievement-district-finances/595246/

Roger Riddell @K12DiveRoger| Published  Feb. 18, 2021