special education
RICCARDS: It’s Time for Parents to Speak Louder in Local School Issues
If only I had known that I was a candidate canary in the school board coal mine … It was…
Senate Education Committee Approves Gopal Bill to Reexamine School Funding Formula
To ensure that the school funding formula is meeting the needs of students in every school district, yesterday the Senate…
Lakewood Settles Case With Administrator Who Served as a ‘Scapegoat’
The Lakewood Board of Education has settled the case with Helen Tobia, the district’s former supervisor who dealt, among other…
This Mom Is Fighting the History of Corruption in Elizabeth Public Schools
We’ve been marginalized. We don’t matter. We are the leftovers. That’s Maria Lorenz, mother of Juan and Pablo (not their…
EXPLAINER: What Is an IEP and How to Make Sure Your Child’s Needs Are Met
If you have a child with disabilities like me, you’re not alone: According to the latest data, over 7 million…
COMMENTARY: What We Lost When We Lost Steve Sweeney
I know I’m late to the party but I join others in mourning the loss of Steve Sweeney as President…
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…
MCKENNA: Remote Education Sucked. Now What?
Laura McKenna is an education writer based in New Jersey. You can find her here (www.lauramckenna.com). This was originally published at Laura…
Latest From Asbury Park: Would You Work There For $85 a Day?
This week I heard from a special education teacher who used to teach at Asbury Park. This was serendipitous because…
Let’s Talk about NJ’s Education Spending Accurately
(And Does NJ Neglect Non-Education Spending?) When New Jerseyans talk about New Jersey’s education spending, there is a widespread assumption…