As states face tightening budgets and schools struggle to fill critical teaching positions, most states are leaving one of their most powerful workforce tools on the table: teacher pay. A new national analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), State of the States: Spending Smarter on Teacher Pay, finds that 32 states—nearly two-thirds […]
New Jersey lawmakers advanced six anti-bullying measures, including proposals to create Bullying Prevention Month and expand protections for students.
Universal Business Academy plans to open with 120 ninth-graders in 2027, combining traditional academics with business education, financial literacy and career preparation.
BLACKPRESSUSA — BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “Other states should take note: Georgia proves that state-funded preschool with well-qualified teachers, pay parity with K-12, small classes, and strong continuous improvement systems can be scaled as a universal program,” said NIEER director Steve Barnett. “With new initiatives to support quality, Georgia can expect increased enrollment, but leaders should also actively promote increased enrollment."
As the K-8 school celebrates its 49th year, Dawn Treader is expanding programs, supporting families and building on a nearly five-decade presence in Paterson.
As children head back to class, school districts throughout New Jersey continue to lay off staff and cut jobs over rising costs and tightening budgets.
