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November 8, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 8, 2023

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In New Jersey’s Education Culture Wars, Republicans Went Big and (Mostly) Went Home

In the end, New Jersey voted for moderation. That’s my take-away on yesterday’s legislative and school board elections: While Republicans banked on the culture wars— […]

November 8, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at November 8, 2023

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It’s the Prices, Stupid. Parental Rights? Not So Much, Say New Jersey Voters

A poll released yesterday by Rutgers-Eagleton accurately predicted election outcomes: Culture wars over parental rights, gender identity, and book bans took a back seat to […]

November 7, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 7, 2023

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Black Parents Workshop: Firing SOMA Superintendent Is Not Racist But What Black Students Need

Walter Fields, founder of the Black Parents Workshop of South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools District (SOMA), released a statement regarding last Friday’s firing of Superintendent Ronald […]

November 7, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at November 7, 2023

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South Orange-Maplewood Board VP Issues Statement on Firing of Superintendent

November 7, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 7, 2023

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Newark Teachers Union Sues the District For Refusing to Share Racism Report

Last week the Newark Teachers Union (NTU) filed a lawsuit In Superior Court demanding that Newark Public Schools release a report on on anti-Black racism […]

November 7, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 7, 2023

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JUST OUT: New Jersey Uses ‘Weak’ Elementary Teacher Licensure Tests That Don’t Tell Us If Teachers Can Teach Kids To Read

In a new analysis out today, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds that most states (29 states and the District of Columbia) use […]

COMMUNITIES

June 1, 2023

By Staff Writer at June 1, 2023

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Newark School Board Celebrates Its Custodian Pipeline for Students with Disabilities

In 1989, the Walking the Path pilot program was developed to transition students with special needs at John F. Kennedy (JFK) High School into custodial worker roles […]

June 1, 2023

By Laura Waters at June 1, 2023

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NEW NJER-TV VIDEO: Camden Students Rise!

On May 5th, 600 high school seniors joined together to celebrate Camden’s second annual College Signing Day, an event coordinated by Camden Education Fund and […]

May 31, 2023

By Laura Waters at May 31, 2023

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Paterson District Leaders Try Familiar Tactic To Quash Public Charters

The superintendent of Paterson Public Schools, Eileen Shafer, appears to be taking lessons from Newark Superintendent Roger Leon. In an apery of his recurrent demands […]

OPINION

March 8, 2022

By Contributor at March 8, 2022

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FFAC: Why Are Some NJ School Districts Getting Twice as Much State Aid As They’re Entitled To?

Fair Funding Action Committee members Cody D. Miller, Jennifer Cavallaro-Fromm, and Dr. Kristin O’Neil contributed this commentary. The authors are speaking as individuals and not […]

March 7, 2022

By Contributor at March 7, 2022

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BRAUN-SILVA: Supplemental Learning Is the Key to Combating Learning Loss During Times of Upheaval

Bethany Braun-Silva is the former editor at Parenting.com. She received her Bachelor’s Degree at New York University, where she studied theater arts and creative writing. […]

March 3, 2022

By Contributor at March 3, 2022

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Former NJ Education Department Official: Our Students Deserve More Than They’re Getting From Murphy

Amy Ruck Kagan, formerly head of the New Jersey Department of Education Charter School Office,is vice president of Authorizer Engagement & Advancement at the National […]