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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 […]

November 13, 2023

By Guest Contributor at November 13, 2023

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Opinion

The Most Urgent ‘Parental Right’ Is Honesty From District Leaders. Here’s How It’s Been Violated

This was first published by the South Jersey Times Editorial Board. “Parental rights” were on the ballot last week, either as an issue in key […]

November 10, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 10, 2023

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News

What Makes New Jersey’s Teacher Union Different Than All the Others?

It’s time for my annual rant about the New Jersey Education Association’s annual convention. What accounts for my ire? New Jersey is the only state […]

COMMUNITIES

June 9, 2023

By Contributor at June 9, 2023

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COSBY: Murphy’s Education Department and Local Districts Must Start Listening to Parents

Tafshier Cosby has three adult children and three grandchildren. She is the CEO of Parent Impact and the senior director of organizing and partnership at the National Parents […]

June 8, 2023

By Oscar James at June 8, 2023

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JAMES: Three Reasons Why Newark Voters Don’t Show Up For School Board Elections

On April 25th, Newark voters had a chance to select their representatives for our city’s Board of Education and whether or not to approve next […]

June 2, 2023

By Laura Waters at June 2, 2023

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Asbury Park School Board Members Question Superintendent’s Plan to Control Student Violence

Asbury Park Public Schools district is in the news again: this time for a money-saving initiative by superintendent Rashawn Adams called the “Asbury Park Academic […]

OPINION

March 14, 2022

By Contributor at March 14, 2022

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This Is How Montclair Mayor/NJ State Teachers Union President Sean Spiller Was Humiliated at the Ballot Box

On Tuesday March 8th, voters in Montclair were for the first time given the opportunity to choose members of the local Board of Education, following […]

March 11, 2022

By Contributor at March 11, 2022

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ELIAS: In Order To Raise the Odds of Student Success, Let’s Work for the Common Good on Common Ground

Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology at Rutgers in New Brunswick and is on the Leadership Teams of SEL4US and SEL4NJ. Today, March […]

March 10, 2022

By Laura Waters at March 10, 2022

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COMMENTARY: Hey, Pro-Murphy Anti-Charter Folk, Stop Using These Noble Kids To Push Your Corrupt Crusade

Monday’s Star-Ledger featured an op-ed by two wonderful equity warriors, Kelly Ribeiro and Jordan Victor Wallace, high school students who attend New Jersey’s selective magnet […]