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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

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

February 18, 2022

By Contributor at February 18, 2022

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AVACETO: We Should Be Outraged That Murphy’s Education Department is Lowering Standards for Teachers

Amy Avaceto is a concerned New Jersey parent. The latest buzz at the New Jersey Department of Education (NJ DOE) is as disturbing as it […]

February 17, 2022

By Contributor at February 17, 2022

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MORRISON: Gov. Murphy, I Am a Survivor of Newark District Schools and My Boys Deserve More’

Jasmine Morrison is a parent organizer and founder of Unapologetic Parents, an organization that advocates for better school options and equity in education. She grew […]

February 14, 2022

By Michael Lilley, Sunlight Policy Center at February 14, 2022

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Opinion

LILLEY: NJ Spends 59% More Per Pupil Than the National Average But These Two Cherry-Pickers Say ‘We Need More’

We have already documented 10 reports where Mark Weber and Bruce Baker cherry-pick data to support their preferred conclusions that always adhere to the agenda […]