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NJ Spotlight--Murphy lifts exit-exam graduation requirement, keeps mum on other plans
In relatively rare instance of using executive order to drive school policy, governor also eases teacher evaluations, rules for new teachers
John Mooney, Education writer | January 12, 2021 | Education, Coronavirus in NJ
Star Ledger--Central Jersey school cancels winter sports, citing safety concerns. Will others follow?
Patrick Lanni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Jan 11, 2021; Posted Jan 11, 2021
Star Ledger--N.J. seniors don’t have to pass exit exam, teachers won’t be rated on student performance
Adam Clark | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Jan 11, 2021; Posted Jan 11, 2021
Education Week--How Online Teaching Needs to Improve—Even After the Pandemic
Mark Lieberman — January 11, 2021 4 min read
Chalkbeat--A potential consequence of Democrats’ Senate win: Even more money for schools
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2021/1/11/22225865/money-schools-education-democrats-senate-biden
Matt Barnum Jan 11, 2021, 6:33pm EST
Education Dive--If an app can detect COVID-19 carriers by the sound of a cough, should schools use it?
Shawna De La Rosa| Published Jan. 11, 2021
The Hechinger Report--PROOF POINTS: Two new studies point to virus thresholds for in-person school
Researchers looked at hospitalization and coronavirus case rates
https://hechingerreport.org/two-new-studies-point-to-virus-thresholds-for-in-person-school/
Jill Barshay January 11, 2021
