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:

With staffing shortages challenging schools, a bill moving in the Senate would remove teachers from a 2011 law requiring public workers to live in the state.

In anticipation of a teacher shortage, the Senate endorses a bill allowing retired teachers to go back to work for two years while collecting their pension.

"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.

A new push is being on campus to embrace all races, religions and sexual orientations

Parents would have until June 1 to decide their school-age children are going to repeat their current grade, under a bill advanced Tuesday by a Senate panel.

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.

Some states have protected teachers a lot more than others with better opportunities and teaching environments and New Jersey is in the top 5 best states for teachers in the country.