NEW JERSEY EDUCATION NEWS
Asbury Park Press
Could NJ consolidate school districts? What to know
A bill aimed at developing consolidation plans to streamline the structure of New Jersey’s school districts was the topic of a robust discussion in Trenton on Dec. 4.
MyCentralJersey.com
Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools adjust grade levels to meet enrollment boom
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools is planning grade-level adjustments to address an unprecedented enrollment surge.
NJ.com
N.J. science scores surpass pre-pandemic levels, new test data shows – nj.com
New Jersey students are testing at pre-pandemic levels in one subject — science — while continuing to struggle in other areas, according to new data released by the state Board of Education this week.
NJ Spotlight News
Turning Point USA, Moms for Liberty planned visit to NJ school sparks backlash – NJ Spotlight
Middle school in Colts Neck prepares to host a national civics tour tied to conservative groups.
New Jersey Monitor
NJ bill that would mandate school mergers gets mixed reception – New Jersey Monitor (Features quote from Jonathan Pushman, senior director of advocacy for the New Jersey School Boards Association).
Regional school officials extoll benefits, others caution over loss of local control.
NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS
EdWeek
In ‘Silicon Desert,’ a School Prepares Students to Join the Semiconductor Boom
An Arizona school district is drawing on higher ed and industry to build a CTE program in a growing high-tech field.
The 5‑Minute Clarity Reset: How a Small Pause Can Change a Big Decision (Opinion)
Stuck in a spin? This practice can help free an education leader to act.
Schools Want to Make Better Strategic Decisions. What’s Getting in the Way?
Uncertainty about funding can drive districts toward short-term thinking.
FTC Takes Action Against Ed-Tech Company for Failure to Deliver on Security Promises
The FTC says violations can result in a civil penalty of up to $51,744.
MSN.com
US appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to halt grants for school mental health workers
A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected the Trump administration’s bid to halt an order requiring it to release millions of dollars in grants meant to address the shortage of mental health workers in schools.
