Should NJ home-schooled kids be part of school sports and plays?Decisions about letting home-schooled students take part in extracurriculars are made by each district. A bill would require it in all towns.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ sex education transparency bill advances – but would it do much?NJ sex education transparency bill advances – but would it do much?Education groups say the suggested transparency measures in a proposed bill are generally already being followed by schools.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
So long, snow days? Senate panel OKs remote school for weatherSo long, snow days? Senate panel OKs remote school for weatherOnline school days are now allowed only due to pandemic-related reasons, but a Senate committee endorsed a bill allowing them for weather and other emergencies.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ may screen students for depression – but will help follow?NJ may screen students for depression – but will help follow?Some education groups and parents ask: What good is a depression screening if schools and the overall mental health system lack the resources to help?Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Ban on flavored vapes, menthol cigarettes in NJ advancesBan on flavored vapes, menthol cigarettes in NJ advancesPackage of bills also increases fines for illegal sales, increases vape-shop licensing fees and hikes taxes on consumers.Michael SymonsMichael Symons