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Asbury Park Press
Lakewood school board plans to sue New Jersey, hires banned consultant
In its strongest objection yet to the New Jersey Department of Education’s oversight, the Lakewood school board has authorized two lawsuits against the state.
Lacey voters to decide in March on $92M school projects package
Township voters will be asked to approve three school spending projects totaling $92.5 million that would fund repairs and upgrades to Lacey Township School District facilities.
MyCentralJersey.com
South Amboy residents will vote on $35.6 million school referendum
Residents will vote March 11 on a $35.6 million school referendum that would fund additional classroom space to ease overcrowding and make critical health and safety repairs at South Amboy Elementary School and South Amboy Middle/High School.
- Also covered in MSN.com.
NJ.com
Montclair public schools closed following security threat
All public schools in Montclair are closed Monday after officials became aware of a potential security threat late Sunday evening.
- All covered in MSN.com.
The future of STEM jobs? It starts with 150 middle school girls from N.J., program says.
The annual Stockton University Tween Tech is an effort to introduce middle-school girls to careers in science and technology.
- Also covered in MSN.com.
Sen. Ruiz: This is how N.J. can deliver the best universal preschool education | Opinion
Nearly a decade ago, while chairing the Senate Education Committee, I held a hearing focused on preschool and early childhood education. After many hours of testimony from teachers, parents, practitioners, and even law enforcement, the evidence of these programs’ immense benefits was clear.
NJ Spotlight News
Students from mixed-status families face FAFSA fears
One NJ student who overcame the fear of sharing family information helps others apply for financial aid.
Op-Ed: Include teachers in development of NJ’s standardized science assessments
The ‘standardized science assessments feel more like reading comprehension tests than science exams.’
Murphy’s debt-cutting efforts under pressure?
Uncertainty about additional debt relief ahead of governor’s final budget
New Jersey Globe
Senate prepares to increase petition signature requirements
Legislation to increase the number of nominating petition signatures needed to get on the ballot in New Jersey elections will be put to the Senate for a vote tomorrow.
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Education Week
Does Social-Emotional Learning Really Work? Educators Had a Lot to Say
The emphasis on teaching social-emotional skills continues to expand across K-12 schools.
Social Media Issues for Kids Shaping Up to Be ‘Unpredictable’ in 2025
The research on how social media affects kids’ mental health is still emerging.
Teachers Set the Agenda for This Math PD Program. So Far, They Like the Results
Inviting teachers to set the agenda “shouldn’t be radical,” said a project lead.
Tips for Easing Students Back Into Routines After Winter Break
Educators share best practices on resuming class after a long break.
The Cool Down
New report finds parents face ‘unprecedented’ threat to children’s education: ‘We were crying’
Amid all the incredible damage that hurricanes and wildfires do to our communities in the wake of major instances across the U.S. in recent months, it’s easy to overlook one crucial impact: the effect they have on children’s education. A report from Tampa Bay’s WUSF and Climate Central recently examined that impact.
