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9-11-20 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--NJ Lawmakers Demand More Information, More School Aid Dollars

Interim Education Commissioner says Murphy administration’s budget brings stability to schools, but legislators raise red flags over funding, digital divide

https://www.njspotlight.com/news/nj-lawmakers-slam-nj-schools-budget-interim-commissioner-dehmer-talks-stability/

Brenda Flanagan, NJTV News | September 11, 2020 | Budget, Education

 

Star Ledger--N.J. could spare life-saving school counseling program from budget ax, Murphy says

Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Sep 11, 2020; Posted Sep 10, 2020

 

Star Ledger--Did your kid fall behind during the pandemic? N.J. schools to unveil new 'Start Strong’ exam to find out.

Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Sep 10, 2020; Posted Sep 10, 2020

 

Star Ledger--Murphy says N.J. is keeping a close eye on COVID-19 cases in schools as in-person classes resume

Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Sep 10, 2020; Posted Sep 10, 2020

 

Education Dive--Outdoor learning is safer, but how are schools doing it?

Approaches to taking classes outside to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can vary depending on a variety of factors, including location and resources.

https://www.educationdive.com/news/outdoor-learning-is-safer-but-how-are-schools-doing-it/584384/

Shawna De La Rosa| Sept. 9, 2020

 

Edutopia--3 Participation Strategies for Live Video Instruction

Most teachers develop ways to encourage classroom participation, but may not yet have ones for distance learning. These are easy to use anytime.

Monica Burns| September 10, 2020