Professors explore racial segregation in special education
Black kindergartners are 3.4 percentage points less likely to be identified for special education than similar white students, according…
Murphy’s fiscal year 2022 budget ‘invests in America’s best public school system’
As part of a fiscal year 2022 budget that he says “invests in America’s best public school system,” New…
Webinar explores AFT’s new trauma-counseling program
Learn about the new AFT trauma-counseling program, introduced this year, during a Feb. 25 webinar with AFT President Randi…
Biden administration OK’s delays of standardized state testing
States will not be allowed to cancel standardized testing for the 2020-21 school year, the Biden administration said Feb….
Effective ways to create community within remote classrooms
For her online classes, Kentucky educator Jettie Payne adapted the workshop model: Her students used technology in working alone…
Sweeney-backed bill aims to create K-12 regional, countywide school districts
A bipartisan bill to be co-introduced by Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney aims to create K-12 regional and countywide school…
Weingarten finds positives in safety strategies used by NYC schools, NFL
Asked by “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd on Feb. 21 if a model district exists in terms of…
Spanish-language virtual town hall covers COVID-19 vaccine facts
The New Jersey Department of Health will hold a Spanish-language virtual town hall Feb. 26 featuring medical professionals who…
Educator panel among LFA’s virtual events for Public Schools Week
In celebration of Public Schools Week (Feb. 22-26), Learning First Alliance will present the panel discussion “Speaking Up for…
Murphy, Allen-McMillan discuss Road Forward initiative, request for waiver of statewide testing
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Acting Commissioner of Education Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan on Feb. 19 provided details on…
Virtual roundtable to address student mental health
NJ Spotlight’s John Mooney will be joined by New Jersey Department of Education Acting Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan and others…
Rutgers professor lays out a path forward following Capitol attack
For Nikol Alexander-Floyd, the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 have highlighted the significance of education. “Many…
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