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- 1New Jersey Law Extends Military Service Credit to School Support Staff▼Amato Bill Extending Military Service Credit to School Support Staff Signed into Law
New Jersey Governor signed legislation sponsored by Senator Amato allowing school support staff to count military service toward employment credit, a change previously limited to other school employees. The measure means veterans working in roles such as aides and administrative staff can now receive service credit affecting seniority, pay or pension benefits. The bill drew bipartisan support in the state legislature.
- 2Research finds menopausal teachers struggling in hot classrooms●New Research highlights frustration among teachers experiencing menopause in hot classrooms IRIE FM https:// iriefm.net/
New research, reported by Jamaica's IRIE FM, highlights the frustration of teachers going through menopause while working in hot, poorly ventilated classrooms. The findings point to a lack of support and unsuitable working conditions affecting staff health and comfort, prompting calls for schools to take menopause-related needs more seriously in classroom planning.
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Students at Bellaire High School held a walk aimed at reducing stigma around mental health. The event, covered by The Intelligencer, highlights growing student-led efforts to open conversations about mental wellbeing in schools. Such walks often bring students, staff and families together to show support and encourage peers to seek help without shame.