Why is NJ now testing students at the start of the year in September?Why is NJ now testing students at the start of the year in September?The state is again requiring schools to administer a test called Start Strong in September as a benchmark of what students retained from last year.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
New law in NJ aims to stop troubled students from resorting to violenceNew law in NJ aims to stop troubled students from resorting to violenceThreat assessment teams will have to be developed by each school district in the state, starting with the 2022-23 school year.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ curriculum furor: Will state impose penalties over sex education?NJ curriculum furor: Will state impose penalties over sex education?The state says local school districts have wide latitude over how to teach the new sex education standards but that ignoring them isn't an option.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Texas school shooting sparks debate at NJ State Board of EdTexas school shooting sparks debate at NJ State Board of EdMembers of the State Board of Education were united in their grief, though divided on how and when to respond to the tragedy.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ Board of Education declines to pause sex education standardsNJ Board of Education declines to pause sex education standardsThe request to delay the new standards was rebuffed on procedural grounds, but the commissioner and the board president defended them as appropriate.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Clash over NJ sex education standards overshadows budget hearingClash over NJ sex education standards overshadows budget hearingEducation commissioner says the issue is being weaponized and distorted – and that parents who oppose the standard can opt their kids out of the lessons.Michael SymonsMichael Symons