American Rescue Plan Archives - Page 6 of 8

November 30, 2021

By Staff Writer at November 30, 2021

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Four Out of Five Newark Students Flunk State Math Test But Superintendent’s ‘Dreams Are Coming True’

“Dreams are coming true” for Newark’s district students, sang Superintendent Roger León at last week’s school board meeting, but that’s only if those dreams don’t […]

November 22, 2021

By Staff Writer at November 22, 2021

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Is Lakewood Getting Squirrely with Federal Money?

Today NJ Education Report described how districts are using federal stimulus funds meant to help students catch up from 18 months of interrupted schooling. In […]

November 22, 2021

By Laura Waters at November 22, 2021

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COMMENTARY: Districts Like Newark Now Have Tons of Money. Are They Using It Right?

I live in Lawrence, New Jersey—a middle-class, diverse town, halfway between Princeton and Trenton. For years I was on the school board and was very […]

October 15, 2021

By Staff Writer at October 15, 2021

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Newark Father and Political Hopeful Launches Petition Demanding Newark Shares Plan for Federal Spending

Oscar James of Newark Truth has launched a campaign demanding that Newark City Public Schools reveal its plans for spending $282 million in federal stimulus […]

October 11, 2021

By Laura Waters at October 11, 2021

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Internal Emails: Asbury Park Acting Superintendent Berates Teacher Union President, Plus Where’s That $22 Million Going?

Below are six emails between Asbury Park Acting Superintendent Rashawn Adams and Asbury Park Education President John Napolitani, which I received from four sources on […]

September 30, 2021

By Laura Waters at September 30, 2021

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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 […]