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NJ Spotlight--For NJ schools, state funding for 2021-22 comes with ‘a lot of unknowns’
There is uncertainty over what support districts can expect from the Murphy administration as overwhelming financial pressures continue
John Mooney, Education writer | January 26, 2021 | Education, Coronavirus in NJ
Star Ledger--More N.J. schools returning to in-person, hybrid classes as COVID cases decline, Murphy says
The number of schools districts throughout the state that now have full in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic is on the rise, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Monday.
Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Jan 25, 2021; Posted Jan 25, 2021
Press of Atlantic City--Murphy: If numbers drop, parents of high school athletes may be allowed to attend games
Nicholas Huba| January 25, 2021
NY Times--Unions May Complicate Biden’s School Plans
The president’s push to reopen schools in 100 days may face opposition from teachers unions resisting the speedy return of in-person learning.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/us/unions-may-complicate-bidens-school-plans.html
Amelia Nierenberg and Adam Pasick| Jan. 25, 2021
NPR--Education Pick Miguel Cardona On Biden's Promise To Reopen Schools
Cory Turner, Eda Uzunlar| January 25, 20213:47 PM ET
Education Week--How Biden’s Data Mandate Could Help Schools Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis
Evie Blad — January 22, 2021 4 min read
Education Dive--5 ways schools are addressing pandemic-induced mental health issues
Schools are strengthening student-parent-school relationships and improving mental health response coordination in reaction to COVID-19's toll on students and staff.
Kara Arundel| Published Jan. 22, 2021
Edutopia--Students Excel When They Find Purpose—So How Do We Help Them?
By connecting learning to the real world, students begin to see themselves as a catalyst for change within it.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/students-excel-when-they-find-purpose-so-how-do-we-help-them
Carly Berwick| January 22, 2021
The Hechinger Report--What lessons does special education hold for personalized learning?
Personalized learning’s goal of creating a unique plan for each child has long existed within special education. And it’s very difficult to do well
https://hechingerreport.org/what-lessons-does-special-education-hold-for-personalized-learning/
Sarah Gonser January 26, 2021
