NEW JERSEY EDUCATION NEWS
Chalkbeat
Trump’s federal freeze halts $140 million in NJ school funding
The Trump administration’s decision to withhold billions in public school funding – more than $140 million earmarked for New Jersey alone – could jeopardize programs serving thousands of low-income students and English language learners in the state.
NJ.com on MSN
N.J. school with $600K-a-year superintendent loses legal battle, must close
Trenton Stem-to-Civics, a public charter school in Mercer County led by one of the state’s highest-paid superintendents, lost its legal battle to stay open and will remain closed, NJ Advance Media has learned.
N.J. principal was just named the best in the nation – on MSN
A longtime South Jersey educator who launched a podcast last year has been named National Principal of the Year.
No More Half-Day Kindergarten in NJ — And What It Means for Parents – on MSN
NJ Spotlight News
President Trump’s education cuts | Hey, NJ
What the cuts could mean for NJ’s public schools
New Jersey Monitor
Free pre-K, kindergarten expanded under new law signed by governor
Bills signed Wednesday will codify the state’s preschool funding formula into law and mandate full-day kindergarten in all districts by 2030.
Dad takes on New Jersey’s school guidance protecting transgender students
A legal battle involving a Hunterdon County high school could impact transgender and transitioning students in New Jersey and nationally.
National school voucher program included in new federal law, with no cap on cost
WASHINGTON — A national private school voucher program is now law, though the school choice initiative comes with a huge caveat.
Philadelphia Inquirer
At a heated hearing, a fired Cherry Hill administrator said the district retaliated against him
A fired Cherry Hill school administrator spoke out Monday, alleging he was retaliated against for raising concerns about administrative shortcomings at Cherry Hill High School East.
NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS
Education Week
Can One Change in Middle School Get More Students to Take Algebra 1 Early?
Automatically enrolling students in advanced courses could change their math trajectory.
Trump Admin. Says Undocumented Students Can’t Attend Head Start, Early College
The administration says undocumented immigrants don’t qualify for Head Start and some Ed. Dept. programs.
6 Tips for Combatting Misinformation About Your School District
False information is a concern for schools and districts, and it can erode public trust.
USA Today on MSN
Our schools are struggling because teachers unions don’t put kids first | Opinion
My kids attend public schools in Texas. They’ve had some tremendous teachers, who I’m thankful for. Although we’ve had a good experience overall, it’s clear that public education in the United States needs to improve.