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NJ school threats under investigation at Oakcrest High School, Upper Township Elementary among others

Hamilton Township police in Atlantic County are investigating the threatening social media post that caused the closure of Oakcrest High School on Thursday.

 Asbury Park Press

Toms River schools to sue state next week, seeking more funding (msn.com)

A lawsuit challenging the state’s funding cuts to Toms River Regional schools is expected to be filed next week, school board Attorney William Burns said.

NJ.com

Kids caught bullying will lose cell phone privileges in N.J. school district (msn.com)

Students caught using any devices to bully or harass someone will lose their cell phone privileges for a period of no less than five days, according to the new rules.

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Chalkbeat

The final countdown: As deadlines loom, schools spend the last of their pandemic aid

Schools have until January 2025 to spend the last of their COVID relief dollars unless they seek an extension. Federal officials have signed off on extensions in 4 states, and more plan to apply.

Education Week

All States Allow Competency-Based Learning. Will It Become a Reality in Schools?

Despite state-level support for such a shift, implementation in many states has been slow.

Black Students Are More Likely to Be Falsely Accused of Using AI to Cheat

This may be due to flaws in AI detection software, which can have problematic biases.

Educators Tend to View Black Girls More Harshly. Here Are the Consequences

Black girls face more severe punishment for anything from disobedience to breaking school rules.

Sheriff Posts Photos and Video of Students Accused of School Threats

Fed up with school shooting threats in his community, Sheriff Mike Chitwood of Volusia County, Fla., pledged to publicly identify students accused of making such threats.