Op-Ed: Modern schools need modern rules, not punishment

By: Michelle Aquino

Outlets: NJ Spotlight

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 879

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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Imagine the following scenario as a parent, school administrator or resident of New Jersey.

Two days before classes start, the school district receives a call that a certified science teacher — for a credit-bearing, required course — suffered a medical incident and needs a seven-week leave of absence.

The district has two options: Hire a substitute with little to no science background, or provide a certified science teacher to instruct remotely, with students to …

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