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Students urge Bayonne Board to keep Latin after teacher vacancy

Bayonne Board of Education · June 19, 2024
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Summary

Students and parents told the Bayonne Board of Education that the absence of Latin teacher Craig Jacobs threatens continuity for Latin study and may reduce students’ college competitiveness; they asked the board to restore the position and retain Latin curriculum offerings.

Latin students and an incoming junior told the Bayonne Board of Education their studies are jeopardized by the absence of a Latin teacher and urged the board to preserve the language in the curriculum.

"The lack of a Latin teacher has left our Latin students deprived of a well rounded education," read Evelyn Martinez on behalf of Latin…

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