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11-14-19 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--Ending ‘Lunch Shaming’ in NJ Schools: Lawmakers Propose Funding Remedy

Proposal would appropriate state funds to cover the full cost of reduced-price school breakfasts and lunches

A few New Jersey lawmakers want to end the stigma for students who are unable to afford school breakfasts and lunches by having the state pick up the tab.

Legislation set for a hearing in the state Senate Education Committee on Thursday would appropriate $4.5 million to cover the full cost of reduced-price school breakfasts and lunches beyond what federal reimbursements cover.

https://www.njspotlight.com/2019/11/ending-lunch-shaming-in-nj-schools-lawmakers-propose-financial-remedy/

Joe Hernandez, WHYY | November 14, 2019 | Education

 

 

Education Week--TikTok: Powerful Teaching Tool or Classroom Management Nightmare?

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/11/13/tiktok-powerful-teaching-tool-or-classroom-management.html

Alyson Klein| November 13, 2019

 

NJ Spotlight--Bills in Both Houses Would Tighten Restrictions on Vaping, E-Cigs

Proposals would outlaw all flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes, including menthol, implement other recommendations of governor’s vaping task force

 

https://www.njspotlight.com/2019/11/bills-in-both-houses-would-tighten-restrictions-on-vaping-e-cigs/

 

Lilo H. Stainton | November 14, 2019 | Health Care