NEW JERSEY
Burlington County Times/Courier Post
Evesham, 7 other South Jersey districts getting boost to preschool programs. What to know. (Yahoo.com)
New Jersey is providing nearly $20 million to expand preschool classes in 18 school districts, with the largest share going to Evesham Township School District.
NJ.com
12 N.J. custodians, bus drivers and school staff win ‘Unsung Superheroes’ award
Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes don orange safety vests, hairnets, or practical coveralls, like the dozen school district staff honored late last month at the New Jersey School Boards Association’s “Unsung Superheroes in Education Awards.”
Arts education nurtures creativity and expands minds | Opinion
In a time when schools are often hyper-focused on STEM subjects and standardized testing, we risk overlooking a critical element in a well-rounded education – arts education.
NorthJersey.com
NJSIAA proposal addresses concerns about public-school athletics
NorthJersey.com has reviewed a copy of the proposal, which comes in response to the athletic success of charter schools in New Jersey.
NATIONAL
Associated Press
Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law in public schools is blocked by federal judge (msn)
A new Louisiana requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom by Jan. 1 was temporarily blocked Tuesday by a federal judge who said the law is “unconstitutional on its face.”
A push for school choice fell short in Trump’s first term. He may now have a more willing Congress (msn)
The election of Donald Trump returns an ally of school choice to the White House, this time with a Republican-controlled Senate — and potentially House — that could be more supportive of proposals that fizzled during his first term.
Chalkbeat
Why ending the U.S. Department of Education is so alluring to the GOP — and so difficult
When Donald Trump told Elon Musk one of his first acts as president would be to “close the Department of Education, move education back to the states,” he was invoking a GOP promise that goes back to President Ronald Reagan and the department’s founding.
Education Week
How Students Are Dodging Cellphone Restrictions
Schools’ restrictions have set up a battle of wits between teachers and students.
How Teachers Can Help LGBTQ+ Students With Post-Election Anxiety
LGBTQ+ crisis prevention hotlines have seen a spike in calls from youth and their families.
Why the Pioneers of High School Exit Exams Are Rolling Them Back
Massachusetts is doing away with a decades-old graduation requirement. What will take its place?
How to Build a Classroom That Supports Difficult Conversations
Students need opportunities to learn how to talk openly and respectfully about divisive topics.
