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Merging New Jersey school districts undergo feasibility study
Jonathan Pushman of the New Jersey School Boards Association says there are a number of reasons why school districts look to merge.
- Also covered in (nj.com)
NorthJersey.com
NJ experts discuss how kids can prepare mentally for school
Students returning to school and college face many stressors, but conversations and simple traditions can smooth the transition.
- Also covered in (burlingtoncountytimes.com) and (dailyrecord.com)
Ramapo College NJ students help solve missing persons case in Missouri
In October 2021, foot and leg bones, with the shoe still on, were found in a creek in St. Louis County, Missouri. The case has since been named the St. Louis John Doe. For about three years, the identity of the St. Louis John Doe remained unknown, until this spring when students at the Ramapo College of New Jersey, in collaboration with St. Louis County authorities, were able to successfully identify the decedent by using a technique known as investigative genetic genealogy.
MyCentralJersey.com
Perth Amboy NJ ready to welcome students to new $284M high school
- Also covered in ( NJ Spotlight News) and (nj.com)
NJ.com
$322K salary makes Jersey City schools chief highest-paid public district superintendent in state
Deciding not to leave the superintendent’s fate to the whims of a newly composed school board next year, the Jersey City Board of Education Monday approved a contract that not only locked in Norma Fernandez for the next three years, but also made her the highest-paid public school district administrator in the state.
NJ Spotlight
Camden looks to cut down on student truancy
The $250,000 program intends to help at-risk students learn computer skills.
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Chalkbeat
Poor attendance remains a nationwide problem. This state’s approach is getting some rave reviews.
Rhode Island is getting national attention for its comprehensive approach to cutting chronic absenteeism that involves public data displays, help from mayors, and lots of rewards for kids.
Education Week
The Brain Science of Outrage: What Teachers Need to Know
Answers on why it’s so hard to disagree on controversial topics without blowing up.
How Much Does Special Education Truly Cost? Finally, an Answer Is on the Horizon
A study will provide the first assessment in 25 years of spending on students with disabilities.
The School Year Is Off to a Hot Start—Again. What Districts Need to Know
Schools are dismissing early, calling off classes, and canceling athletic events due to heat.
More Schools Invest in Solar Panels to Save Money and Help the Environment
More than 10 percent of students are in school buildings with solar panels.
Wall Street Journal
Teachers Are Burning Out on the Job (msn.com)
Student behavior problems, cellphones in class, anemic pay and AI-powered cheating are taking their toll on America’s teachers. Many are demoralized or leaving the profession.