NEW JERSEY EDUCATION NEWS
Asbury Park Press / SIXERSWIRE
New Lakewood Middle School data proves recent staff violent concerns
Violent incidents at Lakewood Middle School nearly quadrupled last year, according to recently released data, apparently backing up teacher claims that student behavior is worsening and their safety is at risk.
NJ.com
2 tiny N.J. school districts owe the IRS $1M each. ‘I’ve never seen this before.’
Two small districts owing the Internal Revenue Service a combined $2.1 million in estimated penalties and interest?
N.J. town won’t be closing 2 schools, but there’s a costly catch (MSN.com)
A large Monmouth County school district is backing off a plan to close two schools and convert a middle school into an elementary school, but at a potentially hefty cost.
Educators rally in Newark to ‘Stand up, fight back’ against Trump cuts (MSN.com)
National union leaders in K-12 and higher education gathered in Newark with its mayor on Tuesday to call for a unified effort opposing federal funding cuts and policy dictates by President Donald Trump’s administration.
NJ Spotlight News
Op-Ed: New Jersey must continue to lead in climate change education
Whoever becomes our next governor should continue to build on NJ’s successful climate-related learning standards.
NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS
Education Week
Moms for Liberty Has a ‘University.’ What Is It Teaching?
While the program known as M4LU is drawing participation, critics question its purpose.
4 Things to Know About School Cybersecurity and Trump Funding Cuts
Schools stand to lose cybersecurity support as the administration and DOGE rearrange the government.
The Skills Employers Want Most in the AI Age All Have Something in Common
Employers and educators agree SEL helps students prepare for the working world.
