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NJ Spotlight--Murphy mandates no masks for schools, but that’s not absolute
Local districts may require masks when they open in September, governor says. Federal guidelines might also say to wear them
https://www.njspotlight.com/2021/06/murphy-mandates-no-masks-for-schools-but-thats-not-absolute/
John Mooney, Education writer | June 29, 2021 | Education, Coronavirus in NJ
Star Ledger--N.J. won’t require masks in schools in the fall, Murphy says. He leaves it up to each district.
Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Jun 29, 2021; Posted Jun 28, 2021
NJ Spotlight--New LGBTQ curriculum is expected to be rolled out in September
The curriculum was put on the back burner when the pandemic hit
https://www.njspotlight.com/video/new-lgbtq-curriculum-is-expected-to-be-rolled-out-in-september/
Joanna Gagis, Correspondent | June 28, 2021 | Education
NJ Insider--Governor Murphy, Acting Commissioner Allen-McMillan, and Commissioner Persichilli Announce 2021-2022 School Year Guidance
Insider NJ | June 28, 2021, 3:10 pm | in Caucus Room
NY Times--The Supreme Court won’t hear a case challenging transgender bathroom rights.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/us/politics/supreme-court-transgender-bathroom-rights.html
Adam Liptak| June 28, 2021
Chalkbeat--Newark plans to spend most of pandemic relief aid to improve aging facilities
https://newark.chalkbeat.org/2021/6/25/22551136/newark-pandemic-relief-aid-plans-aging-facilities
Catherine Carrera Jun 25, 2021, 7:32pm EDT
Education Dive--NCES: 3% school enrollment drop is largest decline in over two decades
Naaz Modan Reporter| Published June 28, 2021
Edutopia--How to Build Emotional Supports for Teachers
Administrators can take several steps to support teachers in facing the stressors of the job.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-build-emotional-supports-teachers
Kyndal Easter| June 28, 2021