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February 14, 2024

By Laura Waters at February 14, 2024

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Dartmouth is bringing back the SAT’s. What Can New Jersey Learn?

Last week one of the top colleges in the nation, Dartmouth College, announced it was reversing its 2020 decision to make SAT or ACT scores […]

February 14, 2024

By Guest Contributor at February 14, 2024

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News
Opinion

How Many NJ Parents Really Want to Ban Books?

Fred Snowflack is a columnist at InsiderNJ, where this was first published. State Senator Andrew Zwicker says it’s unbelievable that in 2024, one needs legislation […]

February 13, 2024

By Laura Waters at February 13, 2024

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NJEA President on the Defensive: First Look at New Ads

Sunlight Policy Center of New Jersey, run by Michael Lilley, has little use for New Jersey Education Association, the state’s primary teacher union, often calling […]

February 13, 2024

By Guest Contributor at February 13, 2024

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Newark
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Fifteen Newark Students Earn Full Scholarships To Top Schools

Therese Jacob is a journalist at TAPintoNewark, where this was first published. Fifteen graduating seniors from six Newark high schools will attend top colleges and […]

February 13, 2024

By NJER Newsroom at February 13, 2024

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100 Men Celebrate Trenton Students

Last week Foundation Academies scholars were greeted by cheering community members gathered for the school’s annual 100 Man Welcome. Policymakers, community leaders, firefighters, educators and other […]

February 12, 2024

By Laura Waters at February 12, 2024

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Let’s Get Real About New Jersey’s Teacher Shortage

There is much talk about New Jersey’s teacher shortage and, indeed, there is cause for concern. Currently we have 2,000 teachers less than we did […]

COMMUNITIES

November 22, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 22, 2023

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Asbury Park Teachers Call Out ‘Brutalized’ Staff and Students’ Lack of Learning

Late yesterday members of the Asbury Park Education Association received this email from their teacher union leaders: “On behalf of the entire APEA membership, I […]

November 21, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 21, 2023

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Lakewood Gets Half Of What It Wanted From the Murphy Administration

Lakewood Public Schools District, in perennial fiscal distress, just got mixed news from the Murphy Administration: instead of receiving a “loan” for $93,489,390 to cover […]

November 21, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 21, 2023

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News
Trenton

Are School District Gates Strong Enough for the State Legislature?

Here’s a data point for you: in the south end of my town where Lawrence bumps up against Trenton, if you live on the west […]

OPINION

November 23, 2022

By Oscar James at November 23, 2022

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As Taxpayers, We Need To Pay Attention to Newark Before the State Does!

When I talk about how much money Newark Public Schools spends each year, people are surprised. How, they ask, can a district that serves 55,000 […]

November 18, 2022

By Michael Lilley, Sunlight Policy Center at November 18, 2022

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Opinion

LILLEY: Hunterdon Teachers Decry Superintendent’s Decision to Cancel Learning For a Drag Queen Show

A friendly teacher sent Sunlight a copy of a letter written by a reportedly “large group” of Hunterdon Central Regional High School teachers (here’s the Hunterdon […]

November 17, 2022

By Contributor at November 17, 2022

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Rainbow Wave Overtakes Red Ripple—in School Board Elections!

Lauren Albrecht is the chair of the New Jersey LGBTQ Democrats, and Joe Forte is a National Victory Campaign Board board member, which is critical […]