September 30, 2021

For the Murphy Administration, Students With Disabilities Are an Afterthought

In New Jersey-and elsewhere–students with disabilities are an afterthought during pandemic schooling. Take 14-year-old Maryah Santos of Newark, whose cognitive impairments make it difficult for […]
September 29, 2021

1,100 Toms River Students Are Stuck at Home While the Murphy Administration Ignores Pleas for Virtual Learning

Last week, by a vote of 6-3, the Bridgewater-Raritan School Board approved a resolution telling Gov. Phil Murphy to have the state Department of Education […]
September 28, 2021

With JerseyCAN’s Support, New Teacher Certification Pilot Program Signed Into Law

Governor Murphy recently signed S2826/A4594, a measure supported by JerseyCAN, which grants flexibility to schools facing teacher shortages by establishing a five-year pilot program for […]
COMMUNITIES
February 4, 2019

“Without Braven, I Wouldn’t Be Where I Am Now.” A Partnership with Rutgers Helps First-Gen College Students “Achieve the American Dream.”

Here’s some warm news after the cold snap: Braven, a nonprofit founded in 2013 with a mission to empower first-generation college students, particularly low-income and […]
February 1, 2019

NJ DOE Watch: DOE Commissioner Repollet Cancelled All School Audits and The Feds Don’t Like It. Will Gov. Murphy Take Action?

You have to give him this: Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet didn’t waste any time.  Governor Phil Murphy appointed him on January 29, 2018. Ten days […]
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