First things first, wanna say a big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to help our school supply drive this past Sunday at the Shop Rite on Route 37 in Toms River. We had a nice turnout and collected some fantastic school supplies for area children as we continue our "Stuff the Bus" campaign for 2021.
There are heroes in New Jersey and throughout the Jersey Shore. I love highlighting the amazing people that impact our community in a positive way. There are few examples greater than the work these men and women do...and they need YOUR help.
Sad. Lonely. Boring. Confusing. Frustrating. Those are just a few of the words my 10-year-old son used at different points this year to describe what he was going through at different times. I mean, it certainly was not a typical school year and not for the better. However, it ended on a soaring high note as evidenced in this must-see video.
When I entered Berkeley Township Elementary School tonight, I thought I was attending a celebration of amazing students and teachers. I had no idea I was attending a rally or protest. However, I soon found myself surrounded by protestors. Here's what happened.
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.
Two National Education publications rank New Jersey #1 in Public Education in the country but many believe there is still room for improvement and that belief has sparked legislation at the Statehouse.
Have you ever had to have a tough conversation with your school district or school over making sure the best interests of your child with special needs were being met?