6-2-21 Education in the News

The Record--COVID disrupted K-12 learning in NJ in multiple ways. But there were silver linings

https://www.northjersey.com/get-access/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.northjersey.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fcoronavirus%2F2021%2F06%2F01%2Fcovid-nj-public-schools-distance-learning-high-school-seniors%2F7476254002%2F

James M. O’Neill| June 1, 2021

 

Education Week--Biden’s K-12 Budget Seeks $20 Billion for State Incentives to Address Funding Inequity

https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/bidens-k-12-budget-seeks-20-billion-for-state-incentives-to-address-funding-inequity/2021/05

Evie Blad — May 28, 2021 6 min read

 

Education Dive--Why having too many or too few special education students matters

With a predicted rise in the number of special education referrals, schools should have tiered supports in place and monitor for inappropriate identifications.

https://www.k12dive.com/news/why-having-too-many-or-too-few-special-education-students-matters/600659/

Kara Arundel Reporter| Published June 1, 2021

 

The Hechinger Report--Can patriotism and criticism coexist in social studies?

Seeking common ground in the century-old Social Studies Wars

https://hechingerreport.org/can-patriotism-and-criticism-coexist-in-social-studies/

Kelly Field May 28, 2021