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November 6, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 6, 2023

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In South Orange-Maplewood School District, a ‘Haven of Progressiveness,’ It’s Not So Black and White

On Friday night, late into the South Orange-Maplewood school board public meeting, the board voted 6-3 to place Superintendent Ronald Taylor on administrative leave until […]

November 3, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 3, 2023

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As Culture Wars Spread in Schools, NJEA’s Teacher-Funded PAC Places Big Bets in Next Week’s Election

According to new information released by New Jersey’s Election Law Enforcement Commission, NJEA is the fourth largest spender in local and legislative election campaigning for […]

November 2, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 2, 2023

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New Study: Students Enrolled in Camden’s Charter Sector Will Earn More As Adults

A new analysis from the University of Arkansas called “Still a Good Investment: Charter School Productivity in Nine Cities,” compares the amount spent per pupil […]

October 30, 2023

By Laura Waters at October 30, 2023

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Murphy’s Education Department Is Making Headlines—For All the Wrong Reasons

New Jersey is making headlines—for all the wrong reasons. Today the Star-Ledger published a piece called “Mounting Delays in N.J. Tutoring Program Called ‘Hugely Frustrating,’” […]

October 19, 2023

By Laura Waters at October 19, 2023

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Did This New Jersey Seven-Year-Old Harass Her Transitioning Friend? When Have We Gone Too Far?

I wholeheartedly support New Jersey’s Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying law, instigated by the tragic suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi who jumped from the George […]

October 16, 2023

By Laura Waters at October 16, 2023

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Murphy’s DOE Is Failing Leadership as Statewide Tutoring Program Flounders

Eight months ago the New Jersey Department of Education announced a “Learning Acceleration Program: High-Impact Tutoring” competitive grant program, funded by $52 million and intended […]