Back to School Blues: Governor Murphy’s Funding Formula Devastates New Jersey Students Causing Anger, Fear and Anxiety in Many Underfunded Districts
Governor Phil Murphy’s S-2 Funding Formula Leaves Schools Closed, Unexpected Mergers, Teachers Without Jobs, Overcrowded Classrooms and No Money in its Wake As the school bells ring across New Jersey this fall…
New Jersey Law Would Allow School Districts Decimated by S2 Formula to Raise Taxes Above 2% Cap
Senate Bill No. 2434 Offers Financial Flexibility to School Districts Facing Aid Reductions TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Education Committee has favorably reported on Senate Bill No. 2434, a legislative move designed…
Ocean County Lawmakers Slam Murphy’s Financial Blow to Local School Districts
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra are vocalizing their discontent with Governor Phil Murphy’s approach to school funding, particularly criticizing the impact on coastal Ocean and Monmouth school…
School Aid Bill Seeks to Help Shortchanged Districts Like Toms River and Jackson
Trenton, NJ – A new bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker to provide financial relief to school districts facing state aid cuts has gained traction in the Senate Education Committee. Senator Zwicker’s…
Trump’s Influence Crucial in Battleground Districts, Dems Divided
Washington, D.C. – A recent poll conducted by Cygnal, a leading private polling firm, from January 16-18, highlights the significant impact of Donald Trump on voter turnout in the nation’s most competitive…
Coalition Attempts To Block California School District’s Critical Race Theory Ban, Transgender Policy
Coalition Attempts To Block California School District’s Critical Race Theory Ban, Transgender Policy Kate Anderson on December 1, 2023 A coalition of parents, teachers and students in California asked the court for…
In New Jersey, The Best Teachers Often Can’t Afford to Live and Work in the Best Districts
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – Teachers in New Jersey, especially those in high-performing districts such as Bergen County, are facing significant challenges due to the high cost of living. Despite earning a salary…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Meeting Of The Western District’s Health Care Fraud Working Group
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced a meeting of the Western District’s Health Care Fraud Working Group, which focuses on combating health care fraud in the Western District…
Court Rules Louisiana Must Consider Race When Redrawing Congressional Districts
Court Rules Louisiana Must Consider Race When Redrawing Congressional Districts Lillian Tweten on November 11, 2023 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday that Louisiana had engaged in “racial gerrymandering”…
Governor Murphy Announces $51.9 Million for Preschool Facility Projects in Selected Districts
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy, at the New Jersey Education Association Convention, has announced allocating $51.9 million in federal funds to New Jersey school districts to bolster preschool infrastructure. The…
New York Congresswoman Pledges $100 Million to Protect Swing Districts
Mary Lou Masters on August 28, 2023 Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York is helping allocate an estimated $100 million to help defend swing districts in her home state ahead of…
‘Making Themselves Judge And Jury’: Winsome Sears Calls Out School Districts Defying Parental Rights Policies
‘Making Themselves Judge And Jury’: Winsome Sears Calls Out School Districts Defying Parental Rights Policies Harold Hutchison on August 22, 2023 Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears of Virginia said Tuesday that school…
School Districts Question Applicants On Diversity, Equity Commitment During Hiring Process: REPORT
School Districts Question Applicants On Diversity, Equity Commitment During Hiring Process: REPORT Reagan Reese on August 22, 2023 School districts throughout the country used application and interview questions focused on diversity, equity…
AG Condemns School District’s ‘LGBTQ Outing Policy’
Murrieta Valley, CA — Following the Murrieta Valley Unified School District School Board’s decision to implement a mandatory gender identity disclosure policy on August 10, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a…
Murphy Warns School Districts Against Parental Rights Policies on LGBTQ Decisions
TRENTON, NJ – The administration of Governor Phil Murphy has sent a clear warning to school districts who want to adopt similar parental rights policies such as the ones recently passed in…
Governor Signs Bucco Bill Keeping Federal Aid in School Districts that Educate Military Students
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would help school districts better utilize state military impact aid for the benefit of students was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.…
Red State Legislature Will Have Just 4 Days To Completely Redraw All Its Congressional Districts
Red State Legislature Will Have Just 4 Days To Completely Redraw All Its Congressional Districts Katelynn Richardson on June 27, 2023 The Alabama Legislature will have just four days to meet the…
‘Protect Trans Rights’: School Districts Celebrate Pride Month With Drag Shows, LGBTQ Assemblies
‘Protect Trans Rights’: School Districts Celebrate Pride Month With Drag Shows, LGBTQ Assemblies Reagan Reese on June 4, 2023 School districts in Washington, Michigan, Oregon, California and New Hampshire are using drag…
School District’s Removal Of Sexually Explicit Books Potentially Violated Students’ Civil Rights, Biden Admin Says
School District’s Removal Of Sexually Explicit Books Potentially Violated Students’ Civil Rights, Biden Admin Says Kate Anderson on May 22, 2023 The Department of Education’s Office For Civil Rights told Forsyth County…
EXCLUSIVE: Blue State School Districts Shelled Out Thousands For Equity, Racial Literacy Trainings
EXCLUSIVE: Blue State School Districts Shelled Out Thousands For Equity, Racial Literacy Trainings Reagan Reese and Megan Brock on May 14, 2023 Pennsylvania school districts are paying thousands in membership dues to…
Hundreds Of School Districts Move To Adopt Four-Day Weeks, Later Starts
Hundreds Of School Districts Move To Adopt Four-Day Weeks, Later Starts Reagan Reese on May 8, 2023 Hundreds of school districts have adopted four-day weeks and later start times in an effort…