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7-20-21 Education in the News

NBC News--All children should wear masks in school this fall, even if vaccinated, according to pediatrics group

The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling the new guidance a "layered approach."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/all-children-should-wear-masks-school-fall-even-if-vaccinated-n1274358

Elisha Fieldstadt|  July 19, 2021, 10:47 AM EDT / Updated July 19, 2021, 2:33 PM EDT

 

NJ Spotlight--Delta variant spreads, raising concern for risks to children

New COVID-19 cases now very rare, but rates are rising among unvaccinated

https://www.njspotlight.com/2021/07/delta-variant-covid-19-surge-among-unvaccinated-vaccinate-children-few-new-covid-19-cases/

Lilo H. Stainton, Health care writer | July 20, 2021 | Coronavirus in NJ

 

The Hechinger Report--These parents want more virtual learning. New Jersey says they’re on their own

‘I feel like the voices of those parents haven’t been heard as much as the parents who were fighting and throwing fits to have schools reopen’

https://hechingerreport.org/these-parents-want-more-virtual-learning-new-jersey-says-theyre-on-their-own/

Rebecca Klein July 19, 2021

 

Star Ledger--Lakewood kids get a fair education, commissioner rules. School vows to appeal decision.

https://www.nj.com/education/2021/07/lakewood-kids-get-a-fair-education-commissioner-rules-school-vows-to-appeal-decision.html

Steve Strunsky| Updated Jul 19, 2021; Posted Jul 19, 2021

 

MyCentralJersey.com These kids are part of COVID vaccine trials. When will shots be ready for those under 12?

https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/coronavirus/2021/07/19/when-will-covid-vaccine-shots-ready-for-under-12/7926323002/

Lindy Washburn| NorthJersey.com| July 19, 2021

 

Education Week--Superintendents Have Weathered a Lot of Vitriol This Year. What Have We Learned?

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-superintendents-have-weathered-a-lot-of-vitriol-this-year-what-have-we-learned/2021/07

There was no good playbook for running a district during a catastrophe

Matthew Montgomery — July 16, 2021

 

Education Dive--NPC 2021: New Jersey school builds police relationship to curb exclusionary discipline

https://www.k12dive.com/news/-nj-school-builds-relationship-with-police-to-reduce-exclusionary-discipline/603501/

Kara Arundel Reporter | Published July 19, 2021