Chalkbeat
Why have test scores been going down for a decade? (on Chalkbeat)
It’s hardly breaking news that American students are behind academically from where they used to be. But the specifics can get lost in a haze of headlines and data points.
NJ.com
After 30 Years of Little Oversight, N.J. Moves to Regulate Charter Schools (on MSN.com)
New Jersey lawmakers advanced the first major regulatory overhaul of charter schools in decades, affecting the 64,000 students enrolled statewide. The proposal awaits Gov. Murphy’s approval and could significantly reshape accountability and oversight.
Troubled N.J. school bungled $57M in taxpayer cash, made nepo hires, new investigation finds (on NJ.com)
A state watchdog said Monday that an embattled public charter school network and some of its former leaders mismanaged tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer funding, failed to document expenditures and blatantly flouted nepotism policies during their time in power.
After 30 years of little oversight, NJ moves to regulate charter schools (on MSN.com)
Nearly 30 years after New Jersey authorized charter schools as an alternative to traditional public education, state lawmakers on Monday approved the state’s first framework governing student admissions, use of taxpayer funds and hiring practices.
NJSBA
NJDOE Releases 2026 School Election and Budget Procedures Calendar The NJ Department of Education published its 2026 budget and election procedures calendar, outlining key deadlines for school districts. These timelines guide budget approvals, elections, and fiscal planning for the 2026–27 school year.
TAPinto.net
Grover Cleveland Elementary Students Dive into Science with ‘The Grand Falloons’ Water Exploration
Students at Grover Cleveland Elementary School were treated to a high-energy, educational spectacle today as the renowned science-theater troupe,
ESCNJ to Open New Program in Phillipsburg to Serve Students with Autism
Beginning this summer, the state’s largest public specialized school district is opening a new program in Phillipsburg.
Drummer Lucy Ritter Inspires Johnson High School Students
Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School students were treated to a musical experience on Friday, December 19, when professional drummer Lucy Ritter visited the school for a live performance, student Q&A, and hands-on percussion workshop.
Gopal Pushes Charter School Reform Bills Aimed at Transparency and Accountability Vin Gopal, chair of the Senate Education Committee and Majority Whip, held a press conference at the State House on Monday to build support for a pair of bills designed to overhaul New Jersey’s charter school laws, citing the need for stronger transparency, accountability and oversight across the system.
