How Can New Jersey Drive Students Towards Literacy?
JerseyCAN acknowledges its success pushing the State Legislature to pass two bills, sponsored by Sen. Teresa Ruiz and signed by Gov. Phil Murphy, that require school districts...
FIRST POLL OF NEW JERSEY PARENTS THIS SCHOOL YEAR SHOWS STARK RACIAL AND INCOME DISPARITIES IN LEARNING EXPERIENCE
By: InsiderNJ
Published on: November 18, 2020
“Based on this poll, parents’ top concern is ensuring that their children do not fall behind academically, and parents want more access to their children’s teachers, as well information about whether their children are on grade level. We need a bold state policy agenda to address these concerns and get students back on track academically and provide the right social and emotional supports as well,” said Janellen Duffy, Senior Advisor at JerseyCAN, a statewide education policy and advocacy organization.
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