The New Jersey Dept. of Education (DOE) is exploring the idea of allowing only those who graduate with a 3.0 grade point average or better to teach in this state.
In part 3 of our series "NJ Children Confronting Mental Illness," we meet a New Jersey woman whose son was diagnosed with mental illness at age 15, and then took his own life four years later.
If your child is involved in organized sports, you probably understand the running from one field to the next, getting to practice on time, traveling, volunteering, fundraising and the cost. For many, it's not a big deal, it's part of the commitment. But, for others it's a different story.
In part one of a five-part series titled, "NJ Kids Confronting Mental Illness," we examine the situation of why a growing number of our children are being diagnosed with mental health conditions.
All good parents know it pays to send their children to school, but did you know parents can be fined in New Jersey if their kids don't show up? It's true.
While last week, Gov. Chris Christie conditionally vetoed a bill to allow minors to have access to medical marijuana, the full State Senate yesterday approved a bill that included the changes recommended by Christie.