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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago