GSCS Statement Condemning Violence Motivated by Race, Ethnicity or Sexual Orientation

With the recent spate of violent bias-based crimes and other incidences of hatred based on perceived characteristics of individuals or groups, the Garden State Coalition of Schools wants to reaffirm our support of all those who advocate for the changes that will put an end to those expressions of hatred and promote increased understanding and peaceful resolution of conflict in our communities.

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7-15-26 Education in the News

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Education Dive--Former federal officials oppose special education interagency agreement...'

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7-14-26 Education in the News

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7-13-26 Education in the News

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The Hechinger Report--Schools try to block kids from accessing dangerous content and games online. Little kids are outsmarting them...'

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7-1-26 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--NJ lawmakers rush to get $61 billion in spending signed into law...' Star Ledger/nj.com--N.J. school district’s new ‘Parental Bill of Rights’ has some families threatening to leave...'

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Chalkbeat--Supreme Court rules states can restrict transgender athletes’ sports participation in schools...'

Education Dive--Younger workers may be falling behind in critical thinking skills...'

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