The pandemic thrust a spotlight on terrible conditions in some public schools 

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Liz Willen Dear reader,

Before the pandemic thrust a spotlight on terrible conditions in public schools — think dead rats, empty soap dispensers, rodent droppings and faucets leaking brown water — parents in poor cities throughout the U.S. often waged unsuccessful battles for improvements. Now, in some parts of New Jersey, families are fighting to retain online learning options ([link removed]) this fall amid concerns that classrooms are unsafe.

We’ll be following similar tales throughout the summer, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise, adding more uncertainty to what fall will look like. On the higher education front, there is one area where change is a long time coming: legacy admissions, ([link removed]) which advantage the wealthy and connected. ([link removed]) We report on how Colorado became the first state to prohibit legacy admission in public universities. And at a time when many fraternities have been banned on campuses, we bring you the latest research on potential benefits of Greek like. ([link removed])

As always, we’re eager to hear your stories as well. Let us know what’s on your mind.

Liz Willen, Editor
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** These parents want more virtual learning. New Jersey says they’re on their own ([link removed])
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‘I feel like the voices of those parents haven’t been heard as much as the parents who were fighting and throwing fits to have schools reopen.’



** PROOF POINTS: New poll points to college and career benefits of Greek life despite criticism ([link removed])
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Research split on academic advantages of fraternities and sororities on campus.



** Report gives colleges a roadmap for high-quality online education after the pandemic ([link removed])
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** OPINION: Why Black families have found some benefits in distance learning ([link removed])
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Virtual learning was far from ideal, but students benefited from the increased technology and communication.



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