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November 14, 2023

By Guest Contributor at November 14, 2023

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Opinion

A Triumph for Parental Rights: Our Town’s Embrace of a New Educational Vision

Darin Accettulli, an Old Bridge father of two and former COO in the health club industry, is a local realtor and personal development mentor who […]

November 14, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 14, 2023

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Why Is Lakewood Using Public Funds To Buy Religious Textbooks?

When New Jersey students attend non-public schools, state statute says their home districts have to pay for textbooks as long as they are books public […]

November 14, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at November 14, 2023

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Passaic Arts and Science Charter Elementary School Celebrates Successful Grand Opening

Passaic Arts and Science Charter School, a network school of iLearn Schools, proudly concluded the ribbon cutting ceremony that marked the opening of its newly […]

November 13, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 13, 2023

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A Glimmer of Hope in Asbury Park

After the New Jersey school board elections last week, the winners in Asbury Park are incumbents Anthony Remy and Joe Grillo plus a new member, Wendi […]

November 13, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 13, 2023

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News

South Orange-Maplewood’s Interim Superintendent Promises Repair of ‘Broken Relationships’

Today South Orange-Maplewood Acting Superintendent Dr. Kevin Gilbert sent a letter to students, parents, and staff about his plans for the district. Gilbert took the […]

November 13, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at November 13, 2023

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Press Release

Supporters of Equity and Diversity Won Big in NJ School Board Elections

Based upon results through November 10, 2023, the New Jersey Public Education Coalition (NJPEC) and SWEEP NJ have determined that 61% of school board candidates […]

COMMUNITIES

June 28, 2023

By Contributor at June 28, 2023

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To Empower Newark Students, We Must Connect Them To Career Possibilities

Abigail Alabre is a case manager for the After-School All-Stars New Jersey at Newark Vocational High School. When Newark Vocational High School opened in 2019, its […]

June 26, 2023

By Laura Waters at June 26, 2023

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Newark
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Newark’s Scandal-Ridden High School Suffers Another Setback

Newark Superintendent Roger Leon has been on a quest to expand the school district’s footprint in order to counteract the popularity of the city’s public […]

June 23, 2023

By Laura Waters at June 23, 2023

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Asbury Park Teachers Call Out District’s ‘Unbearable and Downright Cruel’ Culture

Below is an email sent to all Asbury Park staff members by Asbury Park Education Association President John Napolitani. He references last night’s school board […]

OPINION

April 28, 2022

By Contributor at April 28, 2022

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Opinion

MCKENNA: As School Problems Mount and Staff Shortages Persist, Parents Are Pissed

Laura McKenna is an education writer based in New Jersey. You can find her at www.lauramckenna.com. This was originally published at Laura McKenna’s Newsletter, Apt. 11D. Knowing […]

April 27, 2022

By Contributor at April 27, 2022

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Opinion

EL-MEKKI: Recruiting Black Teachers Into A Burning Schoolhouse Won’t Help To Retain Them

Sharif El-Mekki is the founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development. He is a former principal of Mastery Charter School–Shoemaker Campus and […]

April 26, 2022

By Contributor at April 26, 2022

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Forget Bruno. We Need to Talk About Shakespeare.

Lisa Hollenbach is Senior Digital Manager for brightbeam. She has also developed digital and content strategy for Teaching Channel and served on the Bill and […]