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8-3-20 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--Children and Coronavirus: So Much Still Unknown as Schools Head for Reopening

Early talk said kids weren’t facing the same risks. Now, experts say they do — as well as lingering effects if they become ill

Lilo H. Stainton | August 3, 2020 | Coronavirus in NJ, Education

 

Star Ledger--COVID-19 does not spare children| Opinion

As educators consider whether and how to reopen schools this fall, they should be mindful of the science, says Lawrence C. Kleinman, M.D, M.P.H., F.A.A.P., a key COVID-19 researcher.

https://connect.nj.com/staff/njoslguest/posts.html

Lawrence C. Kleinman| Star-Ledger Guest Columnist| Posted Aug 02, 2020

 

The Atlantic--There Are Other Options Besides Reopening Schools

Alternative solutions to parents’ dilemma just require more time, money, and imagination.

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/07/how-help-parents-without-fully-reopening-schools/614836/

Ashley Fetters| July 31, 2020

 

NPR--Overwhelmed, Stressed, Scared: School Nurses Brace for the Fall Semester

https://www.npr.org/2020/07/31/896767422/overwhelmed-stressed-scared-school-nurses-brace-for-the-fall-semester

Clare Lombardo|  July 31, 20208:44 AM ET

 

Insider NJ--Pennacchio: Governor Must Address Special Needs Students’ Education Immediately

When Special Ed Students Fall Behind, ‘Catching Up’ is Very Difficult

https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/pennacchio-governor-must-address-special-needs-students-education-immediately/

Insider NJ| August 2, 2020

 

Education Week--Map: Where Are Schools Open?

State-by-state map of where school buildings are open or closed

https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-covid-19-schools-open-closed.html

Education Week|Updated: July 31, 2020

 

Edutopia--How to Help Students Get Used to Masks

In many places, students returning to school buildings will be required to wear masks. These strategies can help elementary students adjust.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-help-students-get-used-masks

Lori Desautels| July 31, 2020