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September 21, 2023

By Laura Waters at September 21, 2023

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A True Newark Hero Takes the Helm at NJCF (and a Personal Note)

A personal note on Barbara Martinez’s new position as Executive Director of New Jersey Children’s Foundation: I first met Martinez in 2017 when I spent […]

September 21, 2023

By Michael Lilley, Sunlight Policy Center at September 21, 2023

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News
Opinion

LILLEY: These Two Want NJ To Spend $4 Billion More to Match Massachusetts’ Education Results. They Need a Calculator.

We cannot let a new report from the dynamic duo of New Jersey Policy Perspective’s Mark Weber, PhD. (a.k.a., “Jersey Jazzman”) and Bruce Baker go by without […]

September 21, 2023

By Laura Waters at September 21, 2023

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New Monmouth Poll: New Jerseyans Are Souring On the Quality of Their Local Schools

A new Monmouth University poll on how New Jersey residents view their quality of life finds that more than six in ten people think NJ […]

September 21, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at September 21, 2023

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JerseyCAN Opens Enrollment for Activist Parent Fellowship and Virtual Training Program

JerseyCAN, the only statewide advocacy organization in New Jersey committed to ensuring access to high-quality public schools for every child regardless of zip code, cultural […]

September 20, 2023

By Laura Waters at September 20, 2023

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News

Princeton’s HiTOPS and District Schools Push Back After Divisive Video

HiTOPS, long a fixture in Princeton, is on the defensive after the release of a video produced by the widely-maligned group Project Veritas, founded by […]

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 […]

COMMUNITIES

April 13, 2023

By Staff Writer at April 13, 2023

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Newark
News

Cory Booker Plants Trees With Newark Public Charter Students!

Yesterday Senator Cory Booker, Congressman Donald Payne Jr., White House Senior Advisor John Podesta and, other officials joined with students from Great Oaks Legacy Charter […]

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
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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) […]

OPINION

September 15, 2021

By Laura Waters at September 15, 2021

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COMMENTARY: Three Guesses Why Murphy Won’t Listen To Parent Concerns About In-School Instruction

Seven months ago, before the Delta variant of COVID-19 reversed hard-won decreases in disease transmission, Gov. Phil Murphy issued a mandate that “all students will […]

September 14, 2021

By Laura Waters at September 14, 2021

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ANSWERED: How Can You Keep Your Kids on Track During COVID?

As children return to school after an unprecedented year of learning disruption, we face huge challenges in getting students back on track. While some parents […]

September 9, 2021