
Nearly 40% of students who earn diplomas can’t do basic high school math

Nearly 40% of students who earn diplomas can’t do basic high school math
(John Mooney/NJ Spotlight News)No podía hablar para contarle qué pasó en la escuela. Ahora él está a salvo — y ella exige respuestas
(John Mooney/NJ Spotlight News)He couldn't speak to tell her what happened at school. Now he's safe -- and she's demanding answers.
(Courtesy of Tahina Perez)Update the playbook, recruit the coach and other March Madness lessons for getting kids hooked -- and successful -- for life

We set a standard with small-group instruction after the pandemic, boosting academics and creating jobs for educators
Courtesy of Demsi RamirezPotential financial aid cuts leave many struggling to figure out how they’ll afford to continue their education
(Hannah Gross)Integration strategy begins freshman year, when students take same level classes

The commissioner has considerable authority to shape educational policy
(AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)GOP candidate for governor would give $8,000 per student to any family that sends its child to private school
Erica S. Lee for ChalkbeatSuperintendent says scores this year are in line with national trends

Advocates and teachers say this means more representation for students
(NJ Spotlight News)Pratt Institute worked with Newark Public Schools to help shape curriculum
(NJ Spotlight News)Asbury Park Press investigation raises deep concerns about diploma integrity

Interview: Hannah Gross, education and child welfare writer, NJ Spotlight News
(NJ Spotlight News)Advocates, lawmakers say more money needed now to ease crowded schools
Courtesy of Bob MorrisonThe debate about "should they or shouldn't they" close the US Department of Education is the wrong conversation
NJ Spotlight NewsState lawmakers say bill would shield info from authorities under new graduation requirement

Interview: Hannah Gross, education and child welfare writer, NJ Spotlight News
(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)Legal challenge by parents, providers claims cuts to successful pre-school program are illegal
(NJ Spotlight News)Lawmakers question effectiveness of the state's school funding formula