Bankbridge High Schooler Mason Gerber Dies: 'Tremendously Painful News'
Mason Gerber, a student at Bankbridge Regional High School died in the hospital on Sunday, Feb. 2, Gloucester County Special Services School District Superintendent James Dundee announced.
"Mason has been a lifelong member of our school family, touching the hearts of so many students and staff throughout the years," Dundee said. "His presence brought joy, kindness, and warmth, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him."
Rest Easy Mason Gerber a big loss to the bankbridge and the special Olympics communities Posted by John Remsing on Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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Dialing It Back: NY Students Would Be Barred From Using Phones During School Day Under Proposal
Students could soon go from scrolling to schooling.
A bold initiative unveiled by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Jan. 22, would restrict smartphone use in all K-12 schools during the entire school day, including lunch time.
The proposal, introduced as part of the governor’s 2026 Executive Budget, aims to prioritize student learning and mental health, Hochul’s office said.
“From parents and teachers, to social justice and law enforcement leaders, New Yorkers agree that our young people succeed when they’re learning and growing, not clicking and scrolling,” Hochul said.
Under the…
