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September 27, 2023

By Guest Contributor at September 27, 2023

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News
Opinion

MIGUEIS: Did Our Superintendent Violate Nepotism Rules? We’d Like An Answer.

John Migueis is a resident of Berkeley Heights and contributor to Berkeley Heights Community Watch. It has been over two years since a family member in […]

September 27, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at September 27, 2023

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Newark’s Philip’s Academy Charter School Receives 2023 Lighthouse Award for Commitment to a Diverse Teacher Workforce

Philip’s Academy Charter School of Newark (PACS) proudly accepts the 2023 Lighthouse Award from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) recognizing the school for […]

September 26, 2023

By Laura Waters at September 26, 2023

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If You Want to Succeed in South Orange-Maplewood, Be White and Go to Kumon

Do you know how to ensure your child’s academic success in South Orange-Maplewood School District (SOMA)? Be white and wealthy. That’s according to a damning […]

September 26, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at September 26, 2023

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Camden
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Women of the Dream Uses Camden Education Fund Grant to Address Trauma in Middle School Girls

When the nonprofit Women of the Dream organization began working on life skills and college preparation with girls from Camden public schools, an alarming trend […]

September 26, 2023

By Guest Contributor at September 26, 2023

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MARTINEZ: What Getting Thrown Out of School Taught Me About Equity

Barbara Martinez is the new Executive Director of the New Jersey Children’s Foundation. This was first published in Mosaic. When I was 14 years old, […]

September 22, 2023

By Laura Waters at September 22, 2023

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Three More Districts Call Murphy’s Bluff On Parent Notification Policies–And a Federal Court Weighs In

News just broke that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted an injunction in favor of two teachers, who said their school […]

COMMUNITIES

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) […]

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 […]

March 30, 2023

By Laura Waters at March 30, 2023

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Newark
News

Newark Superintendent Plots a Billion Dollar Bond For Buildings He Doesn’t Need

Newark Superintendent Roger Leon has big plans for New Jersey’s largest district: a $1 billion bond to refurbish school buildings. As Leon obsesses over his […]

OPINION

September 8, 2021

By Laura Waters at September 8, 2021

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COMMENTARY: With Ban on Remote Instruction, Murphy Misses a Political Opportunity and Jayden’s Family Pays the Price

Last week’s Star-Ledger had a heart-breaking story about the Almazan family of Wanaque, New Jersey. Eight-year-old Jayden is slated to start school tomorrow but his […]

September 8, 2021

By Oscar James at September 8, 2021

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Don’t Worry Newark, Nothing Has Changed…. And I Sure Ain’t Done!

As many of you may remember, I started this blog for really one reason — like so many other Newark parents during COVID, I could […]

August 31, 2021

By Laura Waters at August 31, 2021

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COMMENTARY: Sue Altman and Keith Benson Boil With Rage at Camden Parents

Yesterday the Philadelphia Inquirer ran an article about the beautiful new $133 million Camden High School building, which will house 1,200 students. And that’terrible news. […]