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In this episode we are going to explore a more serious and thought provoking topic. We are going to discuss a heating local, state and national debate with Teachers Thomas Kida & Patrick Sprinkle - whether or not schools should reopen for in person classes. 

Tom Kida, is an English Language Arts teacher with a Master of Science in Education in Integrating Technology into the Classroom, helps students and colleagues embrace 21st century learning through communication, graphic novels, and vlogging. You can find Mr. Kida on Twitter @MrThomasKida or streaming on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/c/TomKida .

Pat Sprinkle is a 12th year history teacher at the New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies. Patrick teaches American History, Electoral Politics, and American Government. Pat is a nationally decorated teacher and infuses social justice and anti-racist pedagogy into his class. You can find Mr. Sprinkle on Twitter @psprinkle. 

Todd Barretta - Former NJ Transit Chief Compliance Officer discusses his views on all things NJ Transit and the future of the agency in New Jersey and his desire to finish the job he started.

Professor Bruce Bryski of Buffalo State College on returning to school in the Fall 2020 semester amidst COVID19.  Professor Bryski breaks down campus preparedness and changes to the upcoming semester as well as the complexity of teaching topics such as public speaking in a remote setting while ensuring health and safety of all students

Professor Peter Woolley of Fairleigh Dickinson University on returning to school in the Fall 2020 semester amidst COVID19 and the vast changes that have been put in place to protect health and safety of students and faculty.  Professor Woolley also discusses the importance and need for a centralized higher education strategy in the state of New Jersey.

Charlie Kratovil is the Co-Founder of New Brunswick Today and running for Chair of the Middlesex County Democratic Party

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