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May 10, 2023

By Laura Waters at May 10, 2023

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When Optics Trumps Student Learning: Spotlight on Asbury Park and Newark

I cover Asbury Park a lot, some might say too often. There’s a reason: Asbury Park, in all its administrative dysfunction, disregard for dismal student […]

May 10, 2023

By Contributor at May 10, 2023

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CERF: Murphy’s State Board Betrays the Core Purpose of Education

Chris Cerf is the former superintendent of Newark Public Schools and the former New Jersey commissioner of education. He serves on the board of ExcelinEd, a […]

May 10, 2023

By Staff Writer at May 10, 2023

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Half a Million New Jerseyans Tell Murphy To Support Fair Facilities Funding for Public Charters

Today, the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association (NJPCSA) launched its campaign calling on state lawmakers to support facilities funding for 66,000 students in public […]

May 9, 2023

By Laura Waters at May 9, 2023

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Newark
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week But Newark Teachers Aren’t Feeling It

What’s going to happen in Newark Public Schools, given that two days intended for snow cancellations weren’t used because we didn’t get snow? It depends […]

May 9, 2023

By Staff Writer at May 9, 2023

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Press Release

Association Ranks Legislative Candidates on Support For School Librarians and Student Access

The New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL), with the assistance of EveryLibrary, recently conducted a survey of candidates running for seats in the Primary […]

May 9, 2023

By Contributor at May 9, 2023

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Opinion

MOWER: Three Myths About Mental Health Needs of Students with Autism and Other Disabilities

Julie Mower M.A. Ed. is the Executive Director of The Phoenix Center in Nutley, New Jersey, and an expert in special education, community-based instruction, and […]

COMMUNITIES

August 30, 2022

By Staff Writer at August 30, 2022

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News
Trenton

Judge Slams Trenton City Council President’s Refusal to Approve District Budget and Orders Compliance

Late yesterday Mercer County Judge Robert Lougy put an end to Trenton City Council President Kathy McBride’s antics—she was refusing to “approve” the local portion […]

August 29, 2022

By Laura Waters at August 29, 2022

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Asbury Park School Board Throws More Money at the Repollet Tree

Asbury Park Public Schools District had its monthly school board meeting last week. One item jumped out at several staff members who, in turn, pointed […]

August 23, 2022

By Laura Waters at August 23, 2022

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Newark Will Still Mandate COVID Masks in Schools–Despite All the Evidence That It Doesn’t Help

Nancy Deering, a spokesperson for Newark public schools, just announced that New Jersey’s largest school district has no current plans to make face masks optional. […]

OPINION

August 17, 2020

By Zachary Wright at August 17, 2020

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News
Opinion

Demand #InternetForAll for 15 Million Students Who Are #LoggedOut

On Wednesday, August 26, education activists and organizations around the country are staging a national day of action, demanding that every student have access to […]

August 4, 2020

By Dirk Tillotson at August 4, 2020

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My Childhood Home Was Not Safe. Like Me, Some Children Need Brick-and-Mortar Schools Right Now.

Dirk Tillotson is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Great Schools Choices, which supports community-based charter school development and increasing access for underserved […]

July 28, 2020

By Vince Marigna at July 28, 2020

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News
Opinion

Marigna: Braven’s Career Booster Boot Camp Is Teaching College Grads How To Land Strong Jobs

Vincent Marigna is Executive Director of Braven, a career and leadership development accelerator focused on supporting first-generation, low-income college students with securing a strong first […]