https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/new-jersey New Jersey en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:57:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-get-past-the-blame-game-when-kids-refuse-to-come-to-school/2026/09 Tackling school avoidance won’t be a one-person job, experts say. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:57:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-get-past-the-blame-game-when-kids-refuse-to-come-to-school/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-book-bans-protect-students-or-silence-needed-conversations/2026/03 When schools ban books that contain sensitive topics, is it the right move? Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:39:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-book-bans-protect-students-or-silence-needed-conversations/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 State-level challenges to a landmark 1982 Supreme Court ruling are on the rise. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:02:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/funding-ends-for-school-mental-health-projects-after-a-roller-coaster-year/2025/12 Schools, universities, and others thought they had five years to boost student mental health services. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:32:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/funding-ends-for-school-mental-health-projects-after-a-roller-coaster-year/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/4-education-related-takeaways-from-this-weeks-elections/2025/11 How results from Tuesday could affect K-12 schools, and the trajectory of Trump's education policies. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:12:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/4-education-related-takeaways-from-this-weeks-elections/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/its-not-magic-how-these-schools-are-teaching-ai-literacy/2025/10 Students are building knowledge about the technology that could help them in future jobs. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/its-not-magic-how-these-schools-are-teaching-ai-literacy/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/phillies-karen-how-a-school-district-defused-an-online-mob-with-a-joke/2025/09 Leaders of a small school district turned to humor as misinformation spread online. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:18:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/phillies-karen-how-a-school-district-defused-an-online-mob-with-a-joke/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/these-high-school-graduates-earned-a-diploma-and-a-74-000-teaching-contract/2025/07 This district's 'grow-your-own' program includes an extra incentive: a generous starting salary for graduates who come back to teach. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:23:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/these-high-school-graduates-earned-a-diploma-and-a-74-000-teaching-contract/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-nice-and-gentle-disrupter-meet-the-new-principals-of-the-year/2025/07 The award went to middle school principal Damon Lewis and high school principal Tony Cattani. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:56:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-nice-and-gentle-disrupter-meet-the-new-principals-of-the-year/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/want-to-reach-parents-try-a-podcast/2025/06 A district technology leader discusses the value of podcasts and how to start one. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:52:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/want-to-reach-parents-try-a-podcast/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-the-schools-bringing-therapy-directly-to-students/2025/05 K-12 schools can offer services to students despite a mental health specialist shortage. Mon, 05 May 2025 19:56:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-the-schools-bringing-therapy-directly-to-students/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-are-challenging-undocumented-students-right-to-free-education/2025/03 States are reviving efforts to challenge the 1982 Plyler v. Doe ruling that guarantees undocumented students a free, public education. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:11:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-are-challenging-undocumented-students-right-to-free-education/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2025/this-tech-director-is-revolutionizing-special-education-with-gaming Evan Abramson led the creation of an esports arena for students with autism spectrum disorder. It may be the first in the country. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2025/this-tech-director-is-revolutionizing-special-education-with-gaming https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/technology/how-a-districts-embrace-of-esports-is-transforming-special-education/2025/02 Esports can help build 'soft skills' such as collaboration and teamwork, for students in special education, one district leader says. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/technology/how-a-districts-embrace-of-esports-is-transforming-special-education/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/districts-struggle-to-find-the-least-harmful-cuts-as-budgets-shrink/2024/06 Districts are losing one-time federal funds and laboring to figure out how to prudently cut positions or even close schools. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:08:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/districts-struggle-to-find-the-least-harmful-cuts-as-budgets-shrink/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/want-to-tackle-attendance-apathy-students-will-show-you-how/2024/03 There’s no one-shot solution to chronic absenteeism, but listening to students is a good way to begin. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:15:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/want-to-tackle-attendance-apathy-students-will-show-you-how/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-gamify-instruction-to-reduce-math-anxiety-and-improve-test-scores/2024/02 After this teacher "gamified" her classroom, students responded positively. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:08:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-gamify-instruction-to-reduce-math-anxiety-and-improve-test-scores/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/should-students-vote-for-school-boards-the-case-for-lower-voting-ages-in-local-elections/2024/01 Doing so can give students more time to build lifelong voting habits, some advocates say. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:54:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/should-students-vote-for-school-boards-the-case-for-lower-voting-ages-in-local-elections/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/here-are-the-4-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/01 The nation's top teaching award will be given to one of them in the spring. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:46:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/here-are-the-4-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-these-principals-nip-apathy-in-the-bud-after-winter-break-and-long-weekends/2024/01 Cellphone bans, Instagram posts and shout-outs are small fixes to the growing problem of student apathy. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:54:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-these-principals-nip-apathy-in-the-bud-after-winter-break-and-long-weekends/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teaching-about-grief-and-loss-one-states-new-requirement-for-schools/2024/01 Schools can play a key role in helping students understand and process grief, experts say. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:29:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teaching-about-grief-and-loss-one-states-new-requirement-for-schools/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-judge-says-racially-isolated-districts-persist-in-new-jersey/2023/10 A state judge allows a narrowed claim to go forward that the state may be liable for pervasive racial isolation in its public schools. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:02:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-judge-says-racially-isolated-districts-persist-in-new-jersey/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-high-school-matches-freshmen-with-senior-mentors-they-all-get-course-credit/2023/08 A New Jersey high school matched seniors with freshmen to ensure the 9th graders had the support they needed to make it through high school. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:11:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-high-school-matches-freshmen-with-senior-mentors-they-all-get-course-credit/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/5-ways-districts-are-filling-teacher-vacancies/2023/08 Hiring international teachers, bringing teachers out of retirement, and using virtual learning are some of districts' solutions. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:55:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/5-ways-districts-are-filling-teacher-vacancies/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teaching-grand-students-a-principal-treasures-her-work-with-multiple-generations/2023/06 A New Jersey principal built connections over multiple generations of families. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:23:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teaching-grand-students-a-principal-treasures-her-work-with-multiple-generations/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-school-bet-on-high-dosage-tutoring-its-working/2023/06 Here's how the school, which drew on student input to shape its program, solved thorny issues like class size and scheduling. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 03:37:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-school-bet-on-high-dosage-tutoring-its-working/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/should-superintendent-salaries-be-capped-some-states-are-considering-it/2023/03 Superintendent pay is under constant scrutiny, and proposals come up occasionally to cap it. But they rarely gain traction. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:03:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/should-superintendent-salaries-be-capped-some-states-are-considering-it/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ap-african-american-studies-how-other-states-are-responding-after-floridas-ban/2023/02 These are the states that have taken a stance on the AP African American Studies course. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:56:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ap-african-american-studies-how-other-states-are-responding-after-floridas-ban/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-push-for-parents-rights-means-for-schools/2023/02 Conservative parents and politicians are pushing for parents' bills of rights, but what they actually mean for schools is untested. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:59:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-push-for-parents-rights-means-for-schools/2023/02