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Mask Mandate: Philadelphia and N.J. schools move to make masks optional
PHILADELPHIA - This school week will feel a lot more normal for many students and staff, as New Jersey schools move to mask optional Monday while the School District of Philadelphia makes the move Wednesday.Officials with Philadelphia schools say they plan to bring the masks back the week after spring break to avoid any possible COVID surge. But, kids and parents are excited to put the masks away, hopefully for good.For students like Rohrer Middle Schooler Gavin Dunn, Monday will be the first time he will see the full faces of his teachers and classmates.MORE HEADLINES:"I’ll be able to see peoples’ faces for the first time," Dunn stated.