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NJ Spotlight--Back to school: Nurses, counselors prepare for students’ mental health challenges
Not just COVID-19. High schoolers grapple with a range of stressors
Bobby Brier | August 24, 2022 | Education, Health Care
Star Ledger--School is starting nearly 2 weeks before Labor Day in some N.J. districts. Here’s why.
Rob Jennings| Published: Aug. 24, 2022, 6:30 a.m.| Updated: Aug. 24, 2022, 6:37 a.m.|
Philadelphia Inquirer--Masks will be optional but encouraged this year for students and staff in Camden school district
With schools opening soon around the region, Camden and other NJ districts have announced plans to loosen COVID-19 policies and move to a return to normal after the pandemic disrupted schools
https://www.inquirer.com/education/camden-nj-schools-covid-policy-masks-quarantine-20220823.html
Melanie Burney| August 24, 2022
Education Week--The Sex Ed. Battleground Heats Up (Again). Here’s What’s Actually in New Standards
Sarah Schwartz — August 22, 2022
Education Dive--Education union activity ramps up ahead of new school year
Several K-12 locals are striking or suing districts over issues ranging from fair pay to school communication policies.
https://www.k12dive.com/news/education-union-activity-ramps-up-ahead-of-new-school-year/630283/
Anna Merod Associate Editor| Published Aug. 23, 2022