NJ vo-tech students earn associate degrees; health insurance costs rise
A record number of vocational students earned college credits while state officials face a funding crisis for school employee benefits.
A record 367 New Jersey county vo-tech students recently earned associate degrees before graduating high school. This achievement is designed to accelerate their entry into college and careers.
Meanwhile, public education employees in the state are facing spiraling health insurance costs. Legislative leaders and the Sherrill administration are considering short-term fixes for this immediate funding crisis.
In Washington, Senator Booker expressed a desire to expand wellness programs within schools as part of his recent activities with New Jersey's congressional delegation.
Sources
- 367 NJ vo-tech students earn associate degrees in high school (njbiz.com)
- Health insurance crisis: N.J. needs a short-term fix and a long-term solution (newjerseyglobe.com)
- D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week (newjerseyglobe.com)