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July 10, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at July 10, 2023

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Coalition to Protest Murphy’s Inaction on School Segregation at NGA

A New Jersey pro civil rights community organization will go to Atlantic City Wednesday, July 12, to demand action from Governor Phil Murphy on ending […]

July 10, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at July 10, 2023

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News

New Report: New Jersey Fails the Equitable Access Test

Today, Yes. Every Kid. released a new report outlining an extensive analysis of state laws regarding access to public schools. The non-profit focuses on equitable […]

July 7, 2023

By Laura Waters at July 7, 2023

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Camden
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New Camden Program That Turns Classroom Aides into Teachers Starts off Smartly

A new teacher preparation program in Camden is off to a fast start in preparing para-professionals for careers as fully-certified teachers. The Camden Education Fund […]

July 7, 2023

By Laura Waters at July 7, 2023

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What’s Wrong With the New Teacher Sick Leave Bill?

On June 30th the New Jersey Legislature overwhelmingly passed Bill 5060 which expands school employees’ use of sick days. Under the old rules, staff members […]

July 7, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at July 7, 2023

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Murphy Administration and NJEA Celebrate Expansions of Teacher Sick Leave

Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill (A-5060/S-3440) to expand eligible reasons for which a school district employee may use their sick leave. Previously, school employees […]

July 6, 2023

By Laura Waters at July 6, 2023

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Pro-God Group Tries to Intervene in Murphy Administration’s Lawsuit on LGBTQ Parent Notification

Ed. Note: The press release below describes an effort by the New Jersey Family Policy Center, with a mission to create schools where “God is […]

COMMUNITIES

January 3, 2023

By Staff Writer at January 3, 2023

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Newark
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Dear NJ Taxpayers: Did You Know You’re Financing Newark School District’s Land Grab?

The Newark Board of Education has paid over one million dollars in legal fees since last June as it continues its quest, led by Superintendent […]

December 13, 2022

By Laura Waters at December 13, 2022

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Asbury Park Mayor: The District’s Spending is Killing the City, With School Taxes Up 73%

Asbury Park school taxes have increased more over the last seven years than any other New Jersey town, according to a new analysis by the […]

December 9, 2022

By Staff Writer at December 9, 2022

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Newark Teachers Union President: Superintendent León’s Heart Is Two Sizes Too Small

This is a notice from Newark Teachers Union President John Abeigon urging his 400 members to show up at next week’s School Board Meeting to […]

OPINION

April 7, 2021

By Contributor at April 7, 2021

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MCKENNA: Enough With the Puzzle Pieces: Let’s Really Change the World for People With Disabilities

Laura McKenna is a New Jersey parent of two teenage boys, one currently studying at Rutgers University and the other a high school student with […]

April 5, 2021

By Contributor at April 5, 2021

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East Orange Superintendent: The Window Of Opportunity Is Here and Schools Must Reopen Before It’s Too Late

Abdul Saleem Hasan, Ed.S., is Superintendent for East Orange Public Schools DIstrict and a former assistant state education commissioner. This first appeared in the Star-Ledger. […]

April 1, 2021

By Laura Waters at April 1, 2021

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When Union Power Goes Too Far: The Case of Sasha Latham

This piece is part of an ongoing series: Is the Teachers Union Too Powerful in New Jersey? Two years ago, with some trepidation, Sasha Latham (not […]