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Cursive handwriting is back from the dead. NJ schools now must teach it in grades 3-5
Cursive handwriting, long mourned as a lost art, is coming back to New Jersey schools thanks to one of Gov. Phil Murphy’s final acts.
“Decisions about teaching cursive should be made locally, the New Jersey School Boards Association and other education advocacy groups told state lawmakers last year in testimony. New Jersey schools are already required to incorporate lessons in civics, climate change, financial literacy and other topics over the past few years, leaving little time for yet another initiative, according to those school groups.”
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State seeks takeover of Lakewood schools citing years of failures
The state Department of Education has taken the first step toward a full takeover of the financially troubled Lakewood school district. Officials announced Wednesday, Jan. 14, that the move is needed to counter “years of documented failures.
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Lakewood schools will fight state takeover, claim it is “unwarranted.” (on APP)
Declaring it has “serious concerns” about a proposed state takeover of Lakewood Schools, The Board of Education announced it will oppose the effort.
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NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill sworn in, pledges focus on safety, schools, economy on Chalkbeat
Gov. Mikie Sherrill, the first female Democratic governor in New Jersey history, was sworn into office on Tuesday in Newark and pledged to address concerns about safety, education, and economic stability for all the state’s residents.
Judge recommends dismissing Colorado districts’ transgender athlete lawsuit – on Chalkbeat
A judge recommended dismissing a federal lawsuit brought by several Colorado school districts that challenged the state’s antidiscrimination law on the grounds that it violates students’ rights by allowing transgender youth to play on school sports teams that match their gender identity.
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West Essex Middle School ROGATE Team Competes in Interpretive Reading Competition Eighth-grader Vanessa Stefanakis of the WEMS ROGATE (Resources Offered for Gifted and Talented Education) Interpretive Reading Team brought home a trophy for her ranking as a finalist in the reading an excerpt from Elie Wiesel’s Night.
