NEW JERSEY EDUCATION NEWS
MyCentralJerey.com
Vending machine full of books encourages positive behavior, literacy
Typically known for dispensing food and drinks, the new vending machine at Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School (TEECS) offers a different treat − one that feeds the mind.
NJ.com
N.J. student loan borrowers face collections as federal pause ends. Here’s what you need to know.
The federal Education Department started referring student loans in default to collections earlier this month for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.
2 N.J. students score top national scholarship — now they’re headed to elite universities (NJ.com on MSN)
Out of hundreds of high-achieving students nationwide, only 25 were named National Honor Society scholarship finalists this year — and two of them are from New Jersey.
NJ Patch
Howell 8th Grader Is ‘True Inspiration’: Patch Star Students
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.
NJ Spotlight News
Construction, trade opportunities for NJ students
Two-day career fair shows students what they can do in the construction industry.
What’s inside NJ’s ballooning budget?
Interview: John Reitmeyer, budget and finance writer, NJ Spotlight News.
Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN
Students, teachers, parents, and grandparents rallied at this week’s Cherry Hill school board meeting around a beloved high school administrator whose contract was not renewed.
NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS
Associated Press on MSN
Supreme Court rejects appeal of Massachusetts student who wanted to wear ‘only two genders’ T-shirt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the appeal of a Massachusetts student who was barred from wearing a T-shirt to school proclaiming there are only two genders.
Astronaut one day, artist the next: How to help children explore the world of careers
When Angelina Rivera was a third grader, she wanted to be a scientist and was excited by bugs, rocks and everything in the natural world.
Education Week
Cellphone Ban Adopters Share How They Did It—and How It’s Changed Students
How administrators got teachers, parents, and students on board with cellphone restrictions.
How Educators Can Escape Toxic Productivity (Opinion)
Discover how educators can break free from toxic productivity and reclaim purpose and balance.
What’s Behind a Legislative Push for Prayer and Bible Study in Public Schools
A Texas bill would allow schools to set aside time for students to pray and study religious texts.
Appeals Court Ruling Raises Bar for Challenging School Book Bans
A federal appeals court rejected a challenge to book removals in a Texas public library.
How a Tutor’s Gender Affects Girls’ Interest in STEM
Tutoring has become a popular intervention for schools grappling with stagnant academic achievement.
