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LATEST EDUCATION NEWS

September 20, 2023

By Guest Contributor at September 20, 2023

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News
Opinion

KUPPERSTEIN: AI Is a Tool, Not a Threat to Education

Joel Kupperstein is Senior Vice President of Product Strategy, Learning A-Z. He has more than 25 years of leadership experience in curriculum and edtech product […]

September 20, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at September 20, 2023

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News

Professionals Urge Parents to Consider Dyslexia Testing To Lower Student Dropout Rate

Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, with an estimated one in five Americans affected, according to the International Dyslexia Association. ProCare Therapy healthcare professionals […]

September 20, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at September 20, 2023

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New Jersey Tutoring Corp Will Expand to 41 Locations To Provide Services to 1,300 Students

The New Jersey Tutoring Corps (NJTC) announced today a dramatic expansion of its high-impact tutoring program to critical areas across the state. Specifically, as classrooms […]

September 19, 2023

By Laura Waters at September 19, 2023

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Newark

Newark School Board President Abruptly Resigns

Last night Newark School Board president Asia Norton resigned, effective immediately. Having completed her degree at Rutgers Law School last spring, she is taking a […]

September 19, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at September 19, 2023

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News

Plainfield Superintendent: Racist Game Officials Discriminated Against Our Football Team

On September 8th, the Plainfield High School football team played a game against Montgomery High School, losing 23-14. In the aftermath, Plainfield Superintendent Rashon K. […]

September 19, 2023

By Laura Waters at September 19, 2023

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Warning: New Jersey School Districts Are In For a Wild Ride

Marguerite Roza, Director of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University, has been warning school districts around the country that the time of fiscal reckoning is […]

COMMUNITIES

April 12, 2023

By Contributor at April 12, 2023

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Newark
News

Four Tips From Newark’s Great Oaks Legacy To Ensure Student Success in College Admissions

This is an op-ed by Aileen Moner, Network Director of College and Career Success at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School. Think back to when you […]

April 10, 2023

By Staff Writer at April 10, 2023

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Newark
News

Newark Trust For Education and Project Ready Announce the 2023 Newark School Board Candidates’ Forum

April 12th Forum Lets Newark Residents Learn about the Candidates and Key Election Issues, Including the Proposed $1.3 Billion Newark School Budget Newark Trust for Education (NTE) […]

March 31, 2023

By Laura Waters at March 31, 2023

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Murphy’s Education Commissioner Says Lakewood School Buildings Are in Great Shape. Students Beg to Differ.

When Gov. Murphy’s Education Commissioner, Angelica Allen-McMillan, defended the state’s school funding formula and its allocation to Lakewood Public Schools, one of her arguments, besides […]

OPINION

October 5, 2021

By Contributor at October 5, 2021

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Opinion

‘All Kids Back in School,’ Says Murphy–Except for Kids With Disabilities Because ‘That’s Too Hard’

Paul O’Neill is co-founder and senior fellow of the Center for Learner Equity. New Jersey’s rules are clear – remote learning is over. Convinced that in-person […]

October 1, 2021

By Contributor at October 1, 2021

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Five Tips for Parents As Children Return to In-Person Instruction

Julie Mower is Executive Director of The Phoenix Center, an accredited non-profit, private school that serves nearly 140 students ages 5-21 with autism, multiple disabilities, behavioral […]

September 27, 2021

By Laura Waters at September 27, 2021

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NJER Commentary

COMMENTARY: Head of NJ Public Radio Wishes She Could Press ‘Unsend’ on Charter-Bashing Email

Last week Mike Lilley of Sunlight Policy Foundation of New Jersey reported on how the New Jersey Education Association had backed NJEA President Sean Spiller’s […]