With A Bit Of A Flourish, Cursive Handwriting Returns For Elementary School Students
New Jersey will require public schools to bring back cursive writing instruction beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.
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A New Jersey family’s fight exposes ongoing resistance to inclusive education for students with disabilities, despite federal law.
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Empowering Black parenting nurtures identity, emotional wellness, and life skills to help children thrive.
Newark’s “Repack the Backpack” Event: Free Supplies & Health Services
Newark’s January 8th “Repack the Backpack” event offers school supplies, winter essentials, and health support.
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A new report urges Gov. Mikie Sherrill to take bold action on housing, education, childcare, and transparency in New Jersey.
Final Call: Apply For NJ Black Women’s Collective Leadership Institute By Jan. 5
With a Jan. 5 deadline approaching, NJ professionals have limited time to apply for the NJBWC 2026 Leadership Institute launching Feb. 7.
NJ Reopens Limited Child Care Aid Slots For Low‑Income Families
New Jersey has reopened limited Child Care Assistance Program slots, allowing eligible families to register for help paying child care costs.
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.
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.
David Wants To Learn With Typical Kids. Cherry Hill Won’t Let Him.
A New Jersey family’s fight exposes ongoing resistance to inclusive education for students with disabilities, despite federal law.
Empowering Black Parenting: 7 Essential Tips And Insights For Success
Empowering Black parenting nurtures identity, emotional wellness, and life skills to help children thrive.
Newark’s “Repack the Backpack” Event: Free Supplies & Health Services
Newark’s January 8th “Repack the Backpack” event offers school supplies, winter essentials, and health support.
Can Mikie Sherrill Fix NJ? New Roadmap For Lowering Childcare & Housing
A new report urges Gov. Mikie Sherrill to take bold action on housing, education, childcare, and transparency in New Jersey.
Final Call: Apply For NJ Black Women’s Collective Leadership Institute By Jan. 5
With a Jan. 5 deadline approaching, NJ professionals have limited time to apply for the NJBWC 2026 Leadership Institute launching Feb. 7.
NJ Reopens Limited Child Care Aid Slots For Low‑Income Families
New Jersey has reopened limited Child Care Assistance Program slots, allowing eligible families to register for help paying child care costs.
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.
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.