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November 23, 2021

Camden’s Accelerating Inclusion Institute Brings Together Special Education Leaders Across District, Charter, and Renaissance Schools

Last week the Center for Learner Equity launched the Accelerating Inclusion Institute, an 8-session series for Camden educators to develop capacity, share best practices, and […]
November 9, 2021

New Technology For Students With Disabilities Can Help Them Transition to In-Person Instruction

Dr. Symeon Retalis is a Professor of Learning Design Models for Technology-Enhanced Lifelong Learning Environments at the University of Piraeus, Greece. He is co-founder and […]
October 18, 2021

NJ Mom on In-School Mandate: ‘Murphy Promised to Protect Us and Then He Threw Our Kids Under the Bus’

Deanna Nye is a mom of three in Bridgewater and her two sons have Individualized Education Plan (IEP’s, or individualized annual academic goals and services […]
October 5, 2021

‘All Kids Back in School,’ Says Murphy–Except for Kids With Disabilities Because ‘That’s Too Hard’

Paul O’Neill is co-founder and senior fellow of the Center for Learner Equity. New Jersey’s rules are clear – remote learning is over. Convinced that in-person […]
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 9, 2021

Newark Public Charter Schools Announce 2021-2022 Reopening ‘Compact’ To Guarantee Safety, High Expectations, and Transparency

As the new school year begins, Newark public charter schools just announced a collective COVID-19 safety pledge to parents, staff, and the greater community. This […]
September 8, 2021

COMMENTARY: With Ban on Remote Instruction, Murphy Misses a Political Opportunity and Jayden’s Family Pays the Price

Last week’s Star-Ledger had a heart-breaking story about the Almazan family of Wanaque, New Jersey. Eight-year-old Jayden is slated to start school tomorrow but his […]
September 8, 2021

SCOOP: NJ Education Department Persuades State Board to Continue Remote Therapies for Students With Disabilities

This morning at the New Jersey State Board of Education meeting, the Department of Education formally asked Board members to allow districts to continue to […]