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November 16, 2023

By Guest Contributor at November 16, 2023

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News
Opinion

‘Looking Back, My Son Never Had a Chance’

This guest contributor is a New Jersey teacher who wishes to remain anonymous because they fear repercussions from administrators as well as for their child’s […]

November 16, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at November 16, 2023

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Newark

Newark Public Schools Host 37th Annual Title I Parent Conference

On Wednesday, November 8 the Newark Public Schools’ 37th Annual Title I Parent Conference, themed Brand New Day, began with warm welcoming remarks from Director Michelina […]

November 15, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 15, 2023

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From South Orange-Maplewood to Asbury Park to Trenton, We’re Lying to Parents and Children

In South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools, where Superintendent Ronald Taylor was abruptly fired two weeks ago, the school board said its decision was based in part […]

November 15, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at November 15, 2023

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Newark
News

North Star Academy Offering Masterclass in Literacy for Families of Preschoolers

North Star Academy is hosting a free literacy masterclass for families of preschoolers today, Wednesday, Nov. 15, at its Clinton Hill campus in Newark’s South […]

November 15, 2023

By Guest Contributor at November 15, 2023

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Opinion

Open Letter to Gov. Murphy: Keep Your Promise and Eliminate High School Graduation Tests.

Stan Karp is a retired educator from Paterson public schools and currently director of the Secondary Education Reform Project at the Education Law Center. This […]

November 14, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 14, 2023

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New Jersey Comes Out (Nearly) on Top For Charter School Student Learning

A study out today by by Paul E. Peterson and M. Danish Shakeel of Harvard University compares charter school student achievement in 35 states and […]

COMMUNITIES

June 30, 2023

By Laura Waters at June 30, 2023

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SCOOP: Asbury Park Staff Members Head for the Doors

Teachers and administrators can’t seem to get out of Asbury Park Public Schools fast enough. Here are the latest resignations: Lisa Weinstock: Supervisor of Curriculum […]

June 29, 2023

By Contributor at June 29, 2023

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CHALUISAN: Digital Literacy Is the Antidote to Social Media’s Impact on Teens’ Mental Health

Ronald Chaluisan is the executive director of the New Jersey education think tank, Newark Trust for Education. In an era when 90 percent of teens […]

June 29, 2023

By Laura Waters at June 29, 2023

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Newark
News

How Much Are Taxpayers Spending on Newark Superintendent’s Land-Grab?

TapintoNewark’s journalists have done a masterful job documenting the money Newark Public Schools is spending on sketchy real estate deals and lawyers to defend them. […]

OPINION

May 4, 2022

By Paula White at May 4, 2022

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Opinion

WHITE: Hero Worship of Teachers is a Platitude So Here Are Two Ways To Show Your Appreciation

We’ve all had that friend who says they love us but never seem to be able to show up to pack for our big move, […]

May 3, 2022

By Contributor at May 3, 2022

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New Jersey, It’s Time To Thank Isaac Abankwa

Isaac Abankwa is a teacher, grade level chair for enrichment, and a teacher coach at KIPP Upper Roseville Academy. According to researchers, if Black students […]

May 2, 2022

By Staff Writer at May 2, 2022

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Youth Advocacy Group Hits Back At NJ Republican ‘Crusade’ Against New Sex Education Standards

This is a statement from Debra Hauser, President of Advocates for Youth, regarding the backlash to the Murphy Administration’s revision of health and sexual education […]