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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.