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Threats Lead to School Closures in New Jersey, Heightening Community Concerns

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Paramus NJ, a social media post raised alarm at Paramus High School on Friday, September 6, prompting a brief shelter-in-place order. Though the situation was resolved within minutes, with no immediate danger, the incident delayed dismissal and caused unease among parents and students.

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Florida COVID Wave Recedes As Fast As It Rose

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Tallahassee Fl. with no lockdowns, mask mandates, school closures, or business limitations, the Florida COVID  wave has crested and fallen dramatically in recent weeks.

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Report : School Closures from 4-month to 12-month will result in $2.5 to $10 trillion in a total lifetime loss of earnings for all students

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Clifton NJ,  Common Security Corp. has published the following research brief titled “An Analysis on the Impact of COVID-19 School Closures on Future Earnings of Students in the United States”[https://www.commonsec.org/publication_04_12022020] to present a perspective into a situation that is currently being debated by many state and municipal leaders faced with determining how to approach the status of schools during the pandemic. It serves to highlight the possible long-term damage on economic recovery and the impact that future generations face. Our goal is to provide unique insight to help decision-makers on every level to address the challenges communities are facing as well as start discourse on the long-term variables when it comes public education.

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