I've seen new cases of teachers being charged for inappropriate relationships with students all over the place.
But there are specific reactions to these cases I need to address.
The survey revealed some specifics, but further focus groups and polls may be needed to specify the changes parents want to see made to the Garden State's educational structure overall.
Districts that choose not to continue the requirement are being asked to consider active outbreaks, persons returning from isolation or quarantine, symptom onset while in school, and students in "test-to-stay" protocols as scenarios in which masks could return.
The legislation would require that public schools make curriculum plans available to parents/guardians and the public so they have time to go over the plans.
Even when the day comes that the state mask mandate for schools is lifted, there are several health and safety protocols that must be followed to mitigate the spread of any Covid symptoms and germs of any kind.
New Jersey has joined a coalition of states who are calling on Congress to pass a bill that would protect school children by banning the use of such tactics as physical restraint and seclusion.
In light of recent events, the Toms River Board of Education is setting up a series of virtual meetings and releasing a survey to get your input and feedback for the school district.
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and the Division on Civil Rights have issued a finding of probable cause against the Monmouth County Vocational School District over their alleged failure to properly address Anti-Semitic harassment of a Jewish student.