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August 28, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at August 28, 2023

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Press Release

NJ Republicans Release Ad Slamming Murphy’s Gender Identity School Rules

The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) released a new wave of digital ads today underscoring how New Jersey Democrats want to shut out parents from […]

August 28, 2023

By Guest Contributor at August 28, 2023

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TRACTENBERG: Murphy’s Education Department Is Failing Lakewood Students

Paul Tractenberg is a Board of Governors Professor of Law Emeritus at Rutgers Law School in Newark and co-counsel to the student plaintiffs in Alcantara, […]

August 24, 2023

By Laura Waters at August 24, 2023

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JerseyCAN Pleads With Murphy Administration to Leverage Literacy So Students Learn To Read

JerseyCAN pulls no punches in its latest report, “Leveraging Literacy: The Path to Education Recovery in New Jersey.” Looking closely at reading levels of New […]

August 24, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at August 24, 2023

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Press Release

Murphy Signs Bill Providing Free Menstrual Products in Schools To End ‘Period Poverty’

The Flow Initiative celebrates the state of New Jersey passing Bill A1349, which mandates public schools to provide free menstrual health products to students in grades […]

August 24, 2023

By Michael Lilley, Sunlight Policy Center at August 24, 2023

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Opinion

LILLEY: This Group Is Intimidating Parents Who Push Back On Gender Identity Guidelines

Michael “Hundreds of Millions” Gottesman and New Jersey Public Education Coalition (NJPEC) are trying to intimidate school boards and parents who dared to opt their […]

August 23, 2023

By Laura Waters at August 23, 2023

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Newark
News

Two Newark Teachers Promise Legal Action Against District’s Failure To Protect Black Educators

Tammy Davis and Nubia Lumumba, English teachers at Newark’s School of Global Studies. resigned at the end of last school year due to “harassment and […]

COMMUNITIES

February 15, 2023

By Laura Waters at February 15, 2023

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COMMENTARY: A Question for Gov. Murphy’s Pick for the State Board of Education

When the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee interviews Mary Bennett, Gov. Phil Murphy’s nominee for the State Board of Education, members might want to ask […]

February 15, 2023

By Staff Writer at February 15, 2023

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During Black History Month, Governor Murphy Announces Expansion of AP African American Studies in New Jersey

Yesterday Governor Phil Murphy announced the expansion of Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies classes in New Jersey during a visit to Science Park High […]

February 14, 2023

By Staff Writer at February 14, 2023

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Newark

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School Appoints Nichelle Howe as Chief People & Equity Officer

Howe Brings Over 20 Years of Experience in Human Resources, Including With Bayer & Girl Scouts of the USA Redesigned Role Will Emphasize the Network’s […]

OPINION

July 15, 2021

By Michael Lilley, Sunlight Policy Center at July 15, 2021

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LILLEY: Gov. Murphy Takes Care of His NJEA Pals Over Kids in Poor School Districts. Where Is Mark Weber and NJPP?

NJ Ed Report published an excellent report yesterday about how the NJEA’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is sending unqualified teachers to teach in high-poverty […]

July 13, 2021

By Contributor at July 13, 2021

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Opinion

5 Ways a Therapy Dog Can Make a Difference for Children on the Autism Spectrum

Lauren Martini, Occupational Therapist at The Phoenix Center (an accredited non-profit, private school that serves nearly 140 students ages 5-21 with autism, multiple disabilities, behavioral […]

July 9, 2021

By Michael Lilley, Sunlight Policy Center at July 9, 2021

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LILLEY: New Jersey Under Gov. Murphy Is Government by and for the Public Unions

I could not have said it better. Supporting the NJEA’s early endorsement of Gov. Murphy, NJEA Vice President-elect Steve Beatty said: “There is no governor […]