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Murphy OKs virtual-only plans based on school district needs
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Districts unable to open school safely in September can be approved for virtual learning.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that districts unable to open school safely in September can be approved for virtual learning, opening the door for virtual plans like those submitted by Elizabeth. The city faces a teacher shortage as nearly 25% of its teachers need medical exemptions to teach from home. Elizabeth is supplying every student with a device so they can learn from home.
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Murphy OKs virtual-only plans based on school district needs
Clip: 8/12/2020 | 3m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that districts unable to open school safely in September can be approved for virtual learning, opening the door for virtual plans like those submitted by Elizabeth. The city faces a teacher shortage as nearly 25% of its teachers need medical exemptions to teach from home. Elizabeth is supplying every student with a device so they can learn from home.
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