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COVID-19: Essex County Elementary School Reports Positive Case COVID-19: Essex County Elementary School Reports Positive Case
Covid-19: Essex County Elementary School Reports Positive Case An individual tested positive for COVID-19 at an Essex County elementary school, district officials said Wednesday. It was unclear if the individual at the Watching School in Montclair was a staff member or student. Those who had close contact with the individual have been notified and instructed to quarantine, Montclair Schools Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Ponds said. "As always, we appreciate our community’s support and cooperation," Ponds said.  "You can assist us by remaining vigilant but sensible in your approach to dealing with this global health concern." It was not clear…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Montclair Principal Replaced After Showing Video Of Black Man Deemed Offensive Montclair Principal Replaced After Showing Video Of Black Man Deemed Offensive
Montclair Principal Replaced After Showing Video Of Black Man Deemed Offensive The principal of a Montclair middle school was ousted from his role after showing what his colleagues called an offensive video of a black man during a staff convocation, reports say. Renaissance at Rand Principal John Putrino showed the video of a man yelling about the tribulations that remote learning posed for children during a "welcome back" event over Zoom, Baristanet reports. Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Ponds had the tech team stop the video as the Zoom comment section became flooded with comments from staff calling the video offensive, the outlet said. Ponds subsequently emailed an …

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by Cecilia Levine