NEW JERSEY EDUCATION NEWS
‘Not sustainable’: Holmdel School Board looks for cuts after $600 average tax increase
About 40 members of the Holmdel school district’s union protested a move to possibly outsource various services by the board of education, as the district faces another school tax hike.
Lacey school board adopts 7% tax increase, reconfigures schools and increases class sizes (APP on MSN.com)
The Lacey Township Board of Education struck a compromise for the coming school year that will restructure the district’s elementary schools, raise taxes and increase class sizes, but preserve sports and cocurricular activities.
Jersey Shore school district approves massive 33% tax hike
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education approved a nearly 33% school tax increase for homeowners this week during a meeting that included very little pushback from the public.
Another N.J. school district considers cutting sports to save money (NJ.com on MSN.com)
The K-12 school district says it may have to cut sports and extracurricular activities to fill a $5.7 million funding gap.
School Budget, 12.9% Tax Increase Rejected by Toms River Board
Toms River Regional’s school board unanimously rejected a 2025-2026 budget with a 12.9% tax increase April 30, possibly setting up a similar situation to last year, when the state put in place a spending plan with a nearly 10% tax rise.
NJ Spotlight News
Legislature told to restore proposed cuts to education aid
Murphy budget would cut some financial aid programs.
Senators decry Governor Murphy’s proposed higher ed cuts
Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposal would cut millions in aid to community colleges, four-year universities, and student financial assistance programs.
Princeton 4th Grader to RFK Jr.: ‘I Have Autism and I’m Not Broken’
Fourth grader Teddy S. speaks up at the April 29 Board of education meeting.
NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS
Education Week
Trump’s Spending Plans Are Late—Raising Worries About K-12 Funds
The tardy arrival of key budget documents leaves educators wondering about major funds.
Trump Allies Say the Case for Head Start Is Weak. Researchers Say They’re Wrong
Head Start critics oversimplify research to justify calls for its closure, researchers said.
We’re All to Blame for What Has Become of the U.S. Dept. of Education | Opinion
The trouble started decades ago with a flawed plan to improve America’s schools.
USA
There’s a formula for fixing America’s schools: Think local | Opinion
With the future of the U.S. Department of Education uncertain, leaders should focus on sustained local efforts to improve schools in their communities.
