Advocates and teachers say this means more representation for students
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(NJ Spotlight News)Gaps persist between highest- and lowest-performing racial groups
(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)New report reveals continuing inequities among Black and Hispanic residents undercut state’s otherwise impressive health care system
Urgent action is needed to address these disparities, as well as the systemic issues that perpetuate them
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)NJ’s party-line system is just one of the barriers to fresh faces
Interview: Yana van der Meulen Rodgers, Center for Women and Work
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Report details how states fill gap left by feds in critical assistance for working families
NJ Spotlight NewsNew state data shows who’s underrepresented
Analysis by NJ Spotlight News of test scores, graduation rates and more
These graphics and interactive maps show the changes and the trends
After Newark, the digital display will travel across the US
Dr. Frank Dos Santos of Clara Maass Medical Center discusses ‘excess deaths’ and what can be done to reduce them
Primary care physicians are frustrated that they were not included in the rollout to help vaccinate the state’s most vulnerable groups.
Black and Hispanic NJ residents suffer higher COVID-19 death rates but many also feel deeply mistrustful of vaccines because of historic racism and egregious medical ...
COVID-19 cases are showing up among Latinos and people of color at higher rates across the United States. Language barriers can it make it difficult ...
Speakers weigh in on factors that lead to disproportionate incarceration rate for black, Hispanic youths
Cultural barriers can make it difficult for different communities to find the proper healthcare available to them. One health fair in Newark focused on providing ...
Traditional Hispanic eggnogs 'coquito' and 'rompope' are combined to make a 'romquito.' It's a deliciously creamy drink capable of bring back memories of Christmases past.
Freehold schools have been dealing with severe overcrowded. A growing Hispanic population, in addition to Freehold taxpayers voting against a bond referendum to build new ...