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Garfield student raises chemistry-teacher vacancy; superintendent says district is recruiting and exploring community partnerships
Summary
A Garfield High School student expressed concern to the board that her chemistry class lacks an in-person teacher; Superintendent Dr. Tomko said the district is actively recruiting, re-posting the opening and exploring a Bergen Community College partnership while teachers pursue certification.
A Garfield High School student told the board on Dec. 16 that her chemistry class has no in-person teacher and that the virtual instruction she is receiving is inadequate for lab-based science.
"I want to study astrophysics in college and I'm worried that I won't be able to do well in college level science classes if I don't have the foundation of doing high school level science classes," student Yolanda Orza told the Garfield Board of Education during public comment.
Superintendent Dr. Tomko acknowledged the shortage and described active steps the district is taking.…
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