The Debate Over In-Person School Rages on in the NJ Suburbs

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 28, 2021

The CDC recently found that schools weren't big contributors to spreading COVID-19, and could re-open for in-person instruction if certain precautions are taken. But Andrew Rice reports on how the school re-opening debate has remained testy in a progressive NJ suburb — and the school buildings remain closed. Plus, Nancy Solomon talks about how Governor Murphy is figuring into local districts' decisions on how to conduct school this year - as well as the role COVID-19 vaccine distribution is playing.

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