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NEW JERSEY
MSN.com
‘Red flag’: New Jersey no longer requiring teachers to pass basic skills test for reading, math
Aspiring educators in New Jersey are no longer required to pass a basic skills test for reading, writing and math due to a new law intended to address the state’s teacher shortage by lowering the requirements for certification.
MyCentralJersey.com
Plainfield’s oldest charter school wants to build two additions
The Queen City Academy Charter School, the oldest charter school in Plainfield, has ambitious plans for the future.
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NATIONAL
Associated Press
Alabama opens program that lets parents tap money for private school and homeschooling
Starting Thursday, eligible Alabama families can apply for a new state program that provides state funds to help pay for private school tuition, home school costs and other education expenses next school year.
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Chalkbeat
NJ judge denies attempt to oust Newark board member, state ruling pending
A state judge has denied the Newark Board of Education’s petition to remove one of its longest-serving members over her daughter’s attempt to sue the school district.
Education Week
Thousands of Teachers Will Get a Retirement Boost. Here’s How It Works
The law simplifies one of the many complications of America’s system of retirement benefits.
This School Will Have Artificial Intelligence Teach Kids (With Some Human Help)
Teachers will take on the role of guides and mentors rather than content experts.
What It Takes to Be an Effective Education Scholar (Opinion)
Achieving that rank requires excellence in five vital areas.
How History Class Can Foster Lifelong Literacy Skills
Parsing historical documents can help students be critical consumers of information.
