Sex ed in NJ schools: Fact from fiction

In response to significant changes in the health education curriculum now mandated at all grade levels in New Jersey’s public schools, New Jersey 101.5 will present “Sex Ed in Schools – Separating Fact From Fiction.”

The latest town hall special will broadcast at 7 p.m. and will be carried live on Facebook Live and on nj1015.com.

“There has been a significant amount of misinformation spread about what will be taught at each grade level,” program host Eric Scott said. “We want to empower parents with the facts they need to make informed decisions.”

Scott will lead a diverse panel of educators, community activists, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and child behavioral experts.

The program will examine what is being taught in New Jersey schools, how parents can access specific lesson plans, and how to talk about sensitive issues to their children.

The program’s on-air panel will feature advocates for parents and students as well as educators and community representatives.

Scott and his guests will also answer live, call-in questions from listeners throughout the hour.

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New Jersey high school graduation rates

The lists below show 4-year graduation rates for New Jersey public schools for the 2020-21 school year. The statewide graduation rate fell slightly, from 91% in 2019-20 to 90.6%.

The lists, which are sorted by county and include a separate list for charter schools, also include a second graduation rate, which excludes students whose special education IEPs allow them to qualify for diplomas despite not meeting typical coursework and attendance requirements.

Columns with an asterisk or 'N' indicate there was no data or it was suppressed to protect student privacy.

See How School Cafeteria Meals Have Changed Over the Past 100 Years

Using government and news reports, Stacker has traced the history of cafeteria meals from their inception to the present day, with data from news and government reports. Read on to see how various legal acts, food trends, and budget cuts have changed what kids are getting on their trays.

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