Gov. Phil Murphy

First Reactions to Gov. Murphy’s 2022 Plan for State School Aid

This afternoon Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his 2022 Budget Address. Below are some education-relevant notes, reactions from insiders, and the…

4 years ago

RICCARDS: Biden Administration Boldly Declares Importance of Measuring Academic Impact of Pandemic Year

Rest easy, Garden State. The Biden Administration and its U.S. Department of Education has now made the tough decision for…

4 years ago

Sneak-Peak at Murphy’s School Budget Proposal!

Tomorrow Gov. Phil Murphy will propose a 2022 budget that includes an additional $578 million in school aid, according to…

4 years ago

All Eyes on Murphy’s School Aid Proposal in 2022 Budget Address

Tuesday at 1 pm, Gov. Phil Murphy will deliver his 2022 Budget Address (prerecorded and streamed on Facebook, Twitter and…

4 years ago

State Public Charter School Association President Commends Gov. Murphy’s ‘Commonsense Approach’ to Learning Loss

New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association President and CEO Harry Lee issued the following statement reacting to Governor Murphy’s announcement…

4 years ago

Groups Urge Governor Murphy to Prioritize Programs Alleviating Learning Loss

Yesterday more than 15 groups, comprised of education advocates, business associations, parents, and teachers, joined in urging Governor Murphy to…

4 years ago

COMMENTARY: Does Camden’s Teachers Union President Have the NJ Education Department in His Back Pocket?

This is part of an email Camden Education Association President Keith Benson sent late last week to his members (or…

4 years ago

Newark Teachers Say Principal’s Ban on Failing Students Is ‘Hurting Kids’

It appears that the principal of Newark’s Central High School, Dr. Sharnee Brown, is taking lessons from former New Jersey…

4 years ago

COMMENTARY: Will NJ’s New Ed Commissioner Plant Her Flag With Camden Families or Union Lobbyists?

Over the last two years I’ve documented the power New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) wields over the Murphy Administration and…

4 years ago

OPINION: The Deck Is Stacked Against Parents Advocating for Their Kids

Tara Murphy is a SPAN Resource Parent, a Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador for Autism Speaks, member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and…

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