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School districts now required to teach about disabled people
Clip: 2/7/2022 | 4m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
It's a new tool to combat ableism
People with disabilities are the largest minority group in the United States, yet advocates say they’re left out of the conversation when it comes to understanding their contributions to society. Dr. Priya Lalvani, professor of Disability Studies and Inclusive Education at Montclair State University and co-author of the book “Undoing Ableism: Teaching About Disability in K-12 Classrooms” explains.
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School districts now required to teach about disabled people
Clip: 2/7/2022 | 4m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
People with disabilities are the largest minority group in the United States, yet advocates say they’re left out of the conversation when it comes to understanding their contributions to society. Dr. Priya Lalvani, professor of Disability Studies and Inclusive Education at Montclair State University and co-author of the book “Undoing Ableism: Teaching About Disability in K-12 Classrooms” explains.
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Business Report: NJ's average gas prices rise
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Clip: 2/7/2022 | 2m 59s | A month ago, gas was averaging $3.38 a gallon in New Jersey, according to AAA (2m 59s)
Curbing Murphy's emergency powers, but not 'immediately'
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Clip: 2/7/2022 | 3m 56s | As COVID-19 seemingly heads to 'endemic' status, lawmakers push back (3m 56s)
Murphy to lift school mask mandate, critics want it gone now
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Clip: 2/7/2022 | 5m 41s | Critics argue the lag isn't necessary, should be done immediately (5m 41s)
NJ governor creates PAC, support for policies nationwide
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Clip: 2/7/2022 | 1m 4s | A political action committee could propel Gov. Phil Murphy's national political standing (1m 4s)
School mask decision is up to districts as mandate ends
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Clip: 2/7/2022 | 4m 3s | Reactions from school leaders on where they stand (4m 3s)
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