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School Board Notes, 7/2/2024
Governor Signs Fiscal Year 2025 Budget into Law
NEW JERSEY
Asbury Park Press
Toms River school board must decide big cuts — teachers, sports, activities on the line (msn.com)
The Toms River Regional school board will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. July 3 to vote on a tentative 2024-2025 budget made more complicated by a loss of state education aid.
New Jersey Monitor
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
Even when states claim to have “universal” pre-K, some of the most comprehensive programs only serve a slice of kids who are eligible.
NATIONAL
Education Week
Superintendents Are Calling Out Politicians as Budgets Grow Precarious
District leaders are traditionally hesitant to engage in political debate.
Students Are Struggling With Literacy. The Public Library Can Help (Opinion)
How partnering schools with local libraries can help students learn to read.
Inside a Summer Learning Camp With an Uncertain Future After ESSER
How can districts trim some costs from the summer programs and stay open?
Teacher Layoffs on the Horizon: As ESSER Expires, Districts Face Tough Calls
Many hired staff with one-time federal money and don’t have alternate funding.