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October 23, 2023

By Laura Waters at October 23, 2023

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News

Dad Sues Cherry Hill: ‘I Should Know If My Kid Changes His Name from Dennis to Denise.’

In a new wrinkle of school districts refusing to implement recent regulations from the Murphy Administration’s Department of Education that requires school staff not to […]

October 23, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at October 23, 2023

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NJ Department of Education to Accept NJCTL Credits for Ongoing Teacher Training

A college credit earned through the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning (NJCTL) is now equivalent to credits earned through traditional colleges and universities. […]

October 20, 2023

By Contributor at October 20, 2023

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Opinion

Murphy’s Education Politics Reveal His Core Flaw

Tom Moran is the Star-Ledger Editorial Editor. This was first published at nj.com. Our “progressive” governor won a court case last week that will allow […]

October 20, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at October 20, 2023

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Pennacchio: Murphy Has No Authority to Override Parental Rights

Senator Joe Pennacchio issued the following statement regarding the Murphy Administration’s continued assault on parental rights after a new FDU poll revealed the majority of […]

October 20, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at October 20, 2023

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New NJEA Poll: Voters Support Schools Keeping Student Gender Identity Issues From Parents

In a new poll released today, voters in New Jersey expressed a strong desire to protect students from proposed new policies in some New Jersey […]

October 19, 2023

By Laura Waters at October 19, 2023

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Did This New Jersey Seven-Year-Old Harass Her Transitioning Friend? When Have We Gone Too Far?

I wholeheartedly support New Jersey’s Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying law, instigated by the tragic suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi who jumped from the George […]

COMMUNITIES

May 15, 2023

By Oscar James at May 15, 2023

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JAMES: Open Letter To Newark School Board Members

Dear Newark School Board members, As you approach the reorganization of a newly-constituted school board, what are your intentions? Are you comfortable with district oversight […]

May 12, 2023

By Laura Waters at May 12, 2023

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Asbury Park Teachers Protest Athletic Director’s Behavior Towards Students

Michael Zajac, a teacher in Asbury Park and officer in the local teachers union, spoke up at the special board meeting Monday night in support […]

May 11, 2023

By Laura Waters at May 11, 2023

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Newark
News

Newark Teacher Union President Accuses Superintendent of ‘Textbook Harassment and Intimidation’

Here are two emails received by NJ Education Report. The first is from Superintendent Roger Leon to staff members and the second is from Newark […]

OPINION

January 20, 2022

By Laura Waters at January 20, 2022

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This Mom Is Fighting the History of Corruption in Elizabeth Public Schools

We’ve been marginalized. We don’t matter. We are the leftovers. That’s Maria Lorenz, mother of Juan and Pablo (not their real names) who are classified […]

January 11, 2022

By Oscar James at January 11, 2022

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JAMES: More Remote Learning But Still No Plan For Newark’s Children

While it is not a very happy time for many of us right now, I do want to begin with wishing everyone a Happy New […]

January 10, 2022

By Laura Waters at January 10, 2022

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Newark Union President Would Trade ‘Entire City’ For ‘One Single Teacher Aid’

Here’s Newark Teachers Union President John Abeigon in Sunday’s New York Times explaining why Newark’s 37,000 district students should continue learning remotely because the Covid-19 […]