NJ Education News:
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced thousands of students across Newark to learn remotely from home, both government and school leaders were required to make on-the-fly decisions as new information became available, oftentimes leaving many parents uncertain about the fate of their child’s education.
As children return to school after an unprecedented year of learning disruption, we face huge challenges in getting students back on track.
Other State/National Education News:
For many principals, the hope that this year would be dramatically less challenging is gone or rapidly fading.
Education advocates and civil rights groups say it’s important for states to resume the process of naming their lowest-performing schools so districts can best target resources, including federal relief funds.
Music education programs should consider student safety through masking, instrument-sharing policies, distancing and outdoor singing, according to updated guidance from the National Association for Music Education and the National Federation of State High School Associations.
