9-10-20 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--Students Still Face Gaps in Tech Needed for Remote Learning

With nearly all classes online, New Jersey is back to school but state unclear on how many currently lack needed tools

https://www.njspotlight.com/2020/09/remote-learning-tech-gap-devices-internet-connectivity-nj-students/

John Mooney | September 10, 2020 | Education, Coronavirus in NJ

 

Star Ledger--N.J. high school cancels in-person classes for 2 weeks after student COVID-19 infection

https://www.nj.com/education/2020/09/nj-high-school-cancels-in-person-classes-for-2-weeks-after-student-covid-19-infection.html

Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated 6:59 AM; Today 6:59 AM

 

NY Times --My Child Has a Disability. What Will Her Education Be Like This Year?

Public schools are obligated to teach millions of students with disabilities. But as learning moves online, many services that parents fought for are at risk.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/10/magazine/special-education-covid.html?searchResultPosition=1

Nicole Chung| Sept. 9, 2020

 

NPR--The Pandemic Has Researchers Worried About Teen Suicide

https://www.npr.org/2020/09/10/911117577/the-pandemic-has-researchers-worried-about-teen-suicide

Anya Kamenetz| September 10, 20205:00 AM ET