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School Board Notes, Aug. 21, 2024
Governor Signs Bills to Boost Literacy
NEW JERSEY
CBS News
New Jersey school district wants to eliminate courtesy busing for some elementary students (msn.com)
A second school district in New Jersey is proposing eliminating student courtesy busing.
NJ Spotlight
NFL veteran warns high school athletes about dangers of opioids
Former Rutgers standout Ray Lucas talks to Jefferson Township High School athletes.
NATIONAL
Chalkbeat
Book bans unpopular in U.S. but age-based limits viewed more favorably
A majority of Americans worry more about children losing access to books that could teach them something about the world than they do about children being exposed to potentially inappropriate material.
Education Week
The Education Issue Americans Agree on That’s Not Good News for Teaching
Most Americans care about education issues but don’t want their children to be teachers.
Most Americans Oppose Book Restrictions, Trust Local Schools’ Judgment
Opinions on school book restrictions vary by political affiliation and family status.
Equity and Equality Aren’t the Same Thing. What Does That Look Like in Education? (Opinion)
Every learner is different, so it doesn’t work to give every student the same support.
Some Bright Spots in Students’ Learning Recovery, But Still a Long Way to Go
Students are not at pre-pandemic levels of achievement, report finds.