Skip to Main Content

School mask decision is up to districts as mandate ends

Reactions from school leaders on where they stand

Aired 02/07/2022

NJ Spotlight News

School mask decision is up to districts as mandate ends

Clip: 2/7/2022 | 4m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

Reactions from school leaders on where they stand

Once Gov. Phil Murphy’s mask mandate is lifted, it’ll be up to superintendents to decide what regulations will remain in place for their own school districts. Some have kept mask mandates in place even when state guidance was relaxed, that’s what’s happening in Newark. NJ Spotlight News education writer John Mooney has been making calls to get reactions from school leaders on where they stand.

Aired 02/07/2022

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

NJ Spotlight News is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

Business Report: NJ's average gas prices rise

Video has Closed Captions

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'

Video has Closed Captions

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

Video has Closed Captions

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

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 2/7/2022 | 1m 4s | A political action committee could propel Gov. Phil Murphy's national political standing (1m 4s)

School districts now required to teach about disabled people

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 2/7/2022 | 4m 22s | It's a new tool to combat ableism (4m 22s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

NJ Spotlight News is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?