This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat Newark Six years after New Jersey handed control of Newark Public Schools back to the community, a group of 20 Republican lawmakers is pressing federal and state officials for more oversight of how the district handles money. The […]
East Orange and Montclair, just miles apart, face the same challenge: turning high per-student spending into equitable educational opportunities. Despite record funding, differences in local taxes, student demographics, and resources create unequal outcomes for students in New Jersey.
Tens of millions of dollars added in places like Newark and Paterson, while scores of other systems can project less than their current share
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NJ lawmakers move to shield children from social media risks, including screen addiction and privacy concerns.
As Gov. Mikie Sherrill takes office, advocates urge bold action on school accountability and student performance.
