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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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News

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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News

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
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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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News

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

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 […]

May 25, 2023

By Staff Writer at May 25, 2023

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Newark Parents’ Support For City Charter Schools Continues Upward Trend

The New Jersey Children’s Foundation released a new poll from Public Opinion Strategies, one of the nation’s leading public opinion political research firms, showing support […]

May 25, 2023

By Michael Lilley, Sunlight Policy Center at May 25, 2023

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LILLEY: Montclair Mayor/NJEA President Owns District’s Enrollment Loss and Teacher Lay-Offs

NJEA President/Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller’s conflict of interest continues to negatively affect Montclair and its school system. This time, it’s the dozens of young teachers […]

OPINION

March 2, 2022

By Contributor at March 2, 2022

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Opinion

SCHLITZ: Like Judge Brown Jackson, I Struggle Against a Racist Education System

Haley Taylor Schlitz is a third year law student, author, public speaker, and respected thought leader on the issues students of color face in navigating […]

March 1, 2022

By Laura Waters at March 1, 2022

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COMMENTARY: Trenton Mothers Plead With Murphy, ‘Don’t Cut Our Children’s Wings’

Gov. Phil Murphy doesn’t understand why urban charter school parents are furious with him. Multiple outlets, from The Star-Ledger to the Washington Post (yours truly […]

February 28, 2022

By Oscar James at February 28, 2022

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JAMES: Murphy Just Put a Ceiling On My Daughter’s Future

You all know I wear a lot of hats. Housing developer. Community activist. Political observer. But by far my most important role is that of […]