At issue, is a new rule enacted in August by the New Jersey Board of Education. One of the new rules states that if a school teaches sex education, and divides the class by boys and girls, they must divide the class by gender "identity."
The report claims that students of color, are suspended at a greater rate than their white classmates. Additionally, students of other protected groups are also seeing a higher suspension rate.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill Wednesday that will require New Jersey schools to offer girls between from grades six through twelve, items such as tampons and pads at no cost to the student.
Fair or not, it's amazing the power these tests have over every kid's future. Do well and it opens the doors to many colleges. Do poorly, and your choices narrow.
Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day, and I want to salute those who make a difference. I'm also going to use this opportunity to share with you the story of my favorite teacher, John Bates.
There's a place along the Jersey Shore that's dedicated itself to showcasing some of the world's ickiest bugs, while educating visitors on the importance of their existence. It's called Insectropolis.