NEW JERSEY EDUCATION NEWS
Asbury Park Press
Toms River Regional seeks cell phone ban in classrooms, school buses – APP
A new formal policy banning student cell phones in the classroom, as well as on school buses and at activities before and after the school day, is likely to be considered for adoption by the Toms River Regional Board of Education at its Dec. 17 meeting.
Burlington County Times/Courier-Post Cherry Hill
South Jersey STEM Club reaches new heights with weather balloon launch – MSN.com
For four hours or so, the weather around Seabrook was news heard, if not around the world, at least as far as Australia and Europe.
New Jersey Globe
Judge cancels Montclair school election set for next week – New Jersey Globe
Superior Court Judge Robert Gardner today abruptly cancelled the controversial December 9 special school referendum in Montclair, where 1,753 votes have already been cast.
NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS
EdWeek
20 States Push Back as Ed. Dept. Hands Programs to Other Agencies
The Trump admin. says it wants to prove that moving programs out of the Ed. Dept. can work long term.
Communism, American Exceptionalism Latest Flashpoints in State History Standards
Several Republican states will add Christian teachings and anti-communist lessons to their history standards.
AI-Drafted Emails Aren’t as Good as You Think: A School HR Director Explains (Opinion)
I prompted ChatGPT to write a teacher’s work accommodation request. Here’s what it got wrong.
How Schools Can Balance AI’s Promise and Its Pitfalls
Three educators share tips on how schools can navigate this fast-evolving technology.
Can School Counselors Support the Push Toward More Career Pathways?
More districts are emphasizing career readiness, but are counselors keeping up with the shift?
