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February 5, 2024

By Guest Contributor at February 5, 2024

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Gov. Sean Spiller? Not Until He Explains All These Ethical Breaches

The Star-Ledger Editorial Board first published this at nj.com. The head of New Jersey’s largest teachers’ union is making noises about running for governor in […]

February 2, 2024

By Laura Waters at February 2, 2024

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Newark
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Newark Union President Wants Teachers To Be Treated Like Doctors

It’s no surprise Newark Teachers Union President John Abeigon is feeling powerful as he enters contract negotiations with district representatives.. Superintendent Roger Leon is back […]

February 2, 2024

By NJER Newsroom at February 2, 2024

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New Efforts Underway To Encourage School District Mergers

In the wake of the first successful school district merger in New Jersey under the revamped law, the Rowan School Regionalization Institute is hosting a […]

February 2, 2024

By Guest Contributor at February 2, 2024

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Camden
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Neurodiverse Camden Prep High Schoolers Mentor Younger Students with Disabilities

Janel “Jaycee” Miller is a journalist at TAPinto Camden, where this was originally published. An innovative program at Camden Prep, part of the Uncommon Schools […]

February 1, 2024

By Laura Waters at February 1, 2024

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New: National Analysis Shows NJ’s COVID Learning Recovery—Sort Of.

A new national analysis from the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University and the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard. finds that although American […]

February 1, 2024

By Guest Contributor at February 1, 2024

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My Father Gave Me His Name. I Thought It Was a Curse But It Was a Blessing.

David Malakai Allen is a high school senior from Newark, New Jersey, with dreams of becoming a criminal defense attorney; he was the president of […]

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November 6, 2023

By NJER Newsroom at November 6, 2023

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iLearn Schools Receives $462,000 from NJDOE High Impact Tutoring Grant

iLearn Schools has been awarded the prestigious High Impact Tutoring Grant by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). This grant is part of NJDOE’s […]

November 2, 2023

By Laura Waters at November 2, 2023

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New Study: Students Enrolled in Camden’s Charter Sector Will Earn More As Adults

A new analysis from the University of Arkansas called “Still a Good Investment: Charter School Productivity in Nine Cities,” compares the amount spent per pupil […]

November 1, 2023

By Guest Contributor at November 1, 2023

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Asbury Park

‘Asbury Insider’: This District Is the Titanic Hitting an Iceberg

“Asbury Insider” is a community member of Asbury Park Public Schools who wishes to remain anonymous. The emphases and views are his own. NJ Ed […]

OPINION

October 3, 2022

By Contributor at October 3, 2022

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GOTTESMAN: Ciattarelli, When It Comes to NJ’s Sex Ed Standards You Don’t Know Jack

Michael Gottesman is a retired New Jersey attorney and the founder of the “New Jersey Coalition for Protection of Public Education,” a non-partisan organization designed […]

September 29, 2022

By Contributor at September 29, 2022

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CHIRICHELLO: One Out of Four Eighth-Graders Has Considered Suicide. Here’s What We Have To Do Next.

Michael Chirichello has been a school superintendent, principal, teacher, and international consultant in urban and suburban school districts. He also served in higher education at […]

September 28, 2022

By Contributor at September 28, 2022

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MATRISCIANO: Murphy’s Education Department Hoards Power in NJ’s Sex Ed Wars. Here’s How To Change That.

Vince Matrisciano is a certified Project Management Professional, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Human Capitol Strategist. He has made a career of successfully engaging […]