Tag: Jersey
New Jersey Ed Commissioner Overturns Vote on Sports Changes
Posted: January 3, 2016 at 5:31 am / Education
The New Jersey State Commissioner of Education David C. Hespe has rejected two votes that would have significantly changed academic sports for the state by separating public and non-public schools in football and for state wrestling tournaments. In a 215-128 vote earlier this month, member schools decided to relegate nonpublic schools and create a separate conference for […]
New Jersey Bill Would Require 20-minute Recess for K-5 Students
Posted: December 23, 2015 at 5:26 am / Education
In a victory for play, the New Jersey Assembly has passed a bill requiring state public schools to offer children a 20-minute recess. Supporters explained that recess is a necessary part of students’ day because it allowed young people time to practice social skills and to be active, which will ward off health problems later in life. […]