NJSBA NEWS
Jonathan Pushman, senior director of advocacy at NJSBA, has been selected for the new governor’s transition team.
NEW JERSEY EDUCATION NEWS
Asbury Park Press
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional leaders plan to reshuffle crowded schools – MSN.com
The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District is considering reshuffling its growing elementary student population among its five grade schools. It is a move that is concerning parents here, many of whom are worried about whether their children will be in new schools next autumn.
Daily Record
NJ bill to study therapy dogs in schools advances – MSN.com
A plan to see how therapy dogs might help New Jersey’s elementary school students moved forward on Nov. 24 after the Assembly Health Committee approved bill A1165.
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NJ Spotlight News
Rutgers receives new federal grant to train special education leaders amid rising autism rates
First group of students are scheduled to begin in January 2026.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Faced with an upcoming increase in elementary school enrollment, the Cherry Hill School District may redraw boundaries for its 12 neighborhood schools.
NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS
EdWeek
Don’t 86 the Six-Seven: Those Annoying Kid Trends Actually Have a Purpose
Children’s culture can seem bizarre, but these fads can boost their social development.
What a New Dyslexia Definition Could Mean for Schools
An updated definition put forth by an international group of researchers could identify more students
The Question You Need to Answer Before Crafting Any New Ed-Tech Policy (Opinion)
When debating the appropriate use of AI in schools, don’t get ahead of yourself.
How In-School Banking Could Step Up Teens’ Financial Education
In-school banking started in small, rural schools and now it’s spreading to the nation’s largest district.
How Schools’ CTE Offerings Are Going High Tech
The use of new technologies is expanding across CTE programs.
How One Mayor Is Working to Expand Pre-K Access
As universal pre-kindergarten grows in popularity, more states and cities are trying to determine policies that develop the educator workforce and ensure all age-eligible children have access.
