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BREAKING: Statement from JerseyCAN on State’s Long-Delayed Release of Student Test Results

This is a statement by Paula White, Executive Director of JerseyCAN, on the New Jersey Education Department's long-delayed release of…

1 year ago

NJEA: Murphy’s Elimination of Teacher Performance Test Is a Major Win for Students and Educators

This is a press release. Earlier today, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill to eliminate edTPA as a requirement for…

1 year ago

Murphy Signs Bill Eliminating EdTPA Test for Teacher Certification

Today Gov. Phil Murphy signed Senate Bill 896, which prohibits the New Jersey Department of Education from requiring the completion…

1 year ago

One of Newark Superintendent’s New High Schools Tolerates Racism Against Black Students

In October 2020 Newark Superintendent Roger Leon announced with great fanfare the opening of district’s newest magnet high school, Newark…

1 year ago

Governor Murphy & Commissioner Persichilli Urge Parents to Heed Updated CDC Recommendations on Omicron-Targeting Covid Vaccinations for Young Children

This is a press release from the Governor's Office. In related news, one in five Ocean County sixth graders was…

1 year ago

Governor Murphy & Commissioner Persichilli Urge Parents to Heed Updated CDC Recommendations on Omicron-Targeting Covid Vaccinations for Young Children

This is a press release from the Governor's Office. In related news, one in five Ocean County sixth graders was…

1 year ago

Does South Orange-Maplewood Have a Jewish Problem or a Profligacy Problem?

The hijab incident at South Orange-Maplewood School District (SOMA) has a new wrinkle although It should have reached its conclusion…

1 year ago

Voters Reject Major Improvements for Saddle Brook Schools

Voters rejected Saddle Brook School District’s proposal to borrow funds for critical building repairs and improvements, according to preliminary election…

1 year ago

Elizabeth District Staff Member Accused of Carrying a Gun Around Kids But No One’s Told the Parents

Walter Evers, a staff member at Elizabeth County Public Schools, has been charged with possession of a handgun with a…

1 year ago

Asbury Park Mayor: The District’s Spending is Killing the City, With School Taxes Up 73%

Asbury Park school taxes have increased more over the last seven years than any other New Jersey town, according to…

1 year ago