Teachers

We already know we live in the most beautiful place, right along the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore. We have the "best" ride piers at our boardwalks in the world, in my opinion.

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.

Chipotle is looking to treat New Jersey teachers with free food in honor of the back to school season. Here is what you can do to get involved:

Wawa is doing its part in showing their appreciation of hard-working teachers by announcing their Cheers the Classrooms all during the month of September.

Teachers, by and large, have to pay out of their own pockets to stock their classrooms with supplies for the school year. One large retailer is offering to cut that cost a little bit.

"New Jersey schools currently are required to conduct active shooter exercises but guidelines are vague on how drills should be conducted," the Murphy Administration said on April 15.

It's the first statewide look at learning loss over the past year.

Gov. Phil Murphy started the week by making an announcement many in New Jersey thought was overdue. New Jersey teachers, child care and transportation workers will be eligible starting March 15 for the coronavirus vaccine.

Assembly panel advances bills requiring training on remote learning for teaching candidates and professional development for current teachers.

A new, three-year contract for the administering of a long-standing program by the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey could stand to save schools in the Garden State more than 50% on internet access.

Wawa is showing some love for locals teachers and school faculty by offering them free coffee through the end of this month.

The South Jersey district reopens on a hybrid schedule, as the local teacher's union has voiced concerns for staff safety.