RICCARDS: It’s Time for Parents to Speak Louder in Local School Issues
Patrick Riccards
February 11, 2022
If only I had known that I was a candidate canary in the school board coal mine … It was only a few years ago
Senate Education Committee Approves Gopal Bill to Reexamine School Funding Formula
Staff Writer
February 4, 2022
To ensure that the school funding formula is meeting the needs of students in every school district, yesterday the Senate Education Committee approved legislation sponsored
Lakewood Settles Case With Administrator Who Served as a ‘Scapegoat’
Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
The Lakewood Board of Education has settled the case with Helen Tobia, the district’s former supervisor who dealt, among other responsibilities, with non-public school students
This Mom Is Fighting the History of Corruption in Elizabeth Public Schools
Laura Waters
January 20, 2022
We’ve been marginalized. We don’t matter. We are the leftovers. That’s Maria Lorenz, mother of Juan and Pablo (not their real names) who are classified
EXPLAINER: What Is an IEP and How to Make Sure Your Child’s Needs Are Met
Laura Waters
January 19, 2022
If you have a child with disabilities like me, you’re not alone: According to the latest data, over 7 million American schoolchildren — 14% of
COMMENTARY: What We Lost When We Lost Steve Sweeney
Laura Waters
December 1, 2021
I know I’m late to the party but I join others in mourning the loss of Steve Sweeney as President of the New Jersey State
Camden’s Accelerating Inclusion Institute Brings Together Special Education Leaders Across District, Charter, and Renaissance Schools
Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
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
MCKENNA: Remote Education Sucked. Now What?
contributor
October 28, 2021
Laura McKenna is an education writer based in New Jersey. You can find her here (www.lauramckenna.com). This was originally published at Laura McKenna’s Newsletter, Apt. 11D. Research
Latest From Asbury Park: Would You Work There For $85 a Day?
Laura Waters
October 22, 2021
This week I heard from a special education teacher who used to teach at Asbury Park. This was serendipitous because I had just received internal
Let’s Talk about NJ’s Education Spending Accurately
New Jersey Education Aid
October 20, 2021
(And Does NJ Neglect Non-Education Spending?) When New Jerseyans talk about New Jersey’s education spending, there is a widespread assumption that New Jersey’s per pupil