NJ Charter School Students Are 71% More Likely To Read At Grade Level Than District Peers
NJ charter school students are making strong gains in reading, closing the literacy gap, and often exceeding state averages.
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We Need to Pay Teachers More. Here Is a Good Way to Do It
A new report argues New Jersey can ease teacher shortages by adopting the nursing model of differentiated pay, offering higher salaries for hard-to-staff specialties and high-need schools.
New Report: NJ Isn’t Preparing Students For Life After High School. Let’s Fix That.
NJ students face low college graduation rates and high costs; JerseyCAN urges expanding AP, CLEP, and dual-enrollment programs to boost college and career readiness.
Six Percent Of Trenton Third Graders Read At Grade Level. Here Is What That Means.
Only six percent of Trenton third-graders read at grade level, revealing a deeper statewide reading crisis.
Murphy Bows To NJEA On Cell Phone Ban
Gov. Phil Murphy drops plans for a statewide school cellphone ban, leaving the decision to local districts.
Four Tips For Easing Back-To-School Transitions For Students With Autism
Back-to-school transitions can be tough for kids with autism. These tips help parents prepare for a smoother start.
Two Data Points Show We’re Not Getting Our Money’s Worth In Jersey Schools
NJ spends heavily on public schools, but student results lag. Reports point to inefficiencies like costly teacher master’s degree pay bumps.
New Jersey Gets A ‘D’ In Parent Power, Says New Report
New Jersey earned a D on the Parent Power Index, ranking 38th nationally for school choice, charters, and innovation.
Can Mikie Sherrill Get The Democratic Party Out Of Its Rut?
Mikie Sherrill’s pick of charter advocate Dale Caldwell signals a potential shift in NJ Democrats’ stance on school choice.
Fixing The Literacy Crisis One Tutoring Session At A Time
Reading Partners in Newark tackles the literacy crisis by recruiting volunteers to help 4,500 students improve reading skills and close gaps.