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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.
Latest Testimonies and Letters
Testimony on delayed learning from Rachel Goldberg, letter on cessation of SBYSP and more...'
Virtual and In-Person Meeting Calendar for 2024-2025
All Meetings, starting in September 2021...'
11-14-25 Education in the News
Star Ledger--N.J. names 11 Blue Ribbon Schools — after Trump administration kills national honor...' NPR--Federal special education staff may get their jobs back. But for how long?...'

Education Week--Schools Have the Special Educators—But Keep Losing Them to General Ed...'

Chalkbeat--We’re still fighting about pandemic-era school closures — but do they still matter?...'

Education Dive--Will Trump policies exacerbate the special education teacher shortage?...'

The Hechinger Report--How young is too young for gifted testing?...'

11-13-25 Education in the News
Philadelphia Inquirer—Cherry Hill superintendent says district won’t require permission slips for ‘sensitive’ books...' NY Times--What Students Are Saying About the Decline in High School Reading Skills...'

Education Week--Why a Good Cellphone Policy Is About More Than Just Restrictions...'

Education Week--The Middle School Transition Is Tough. How Educators Can Help...'

Chalkbeat--These teachers survived school shootings. Now they’re offering support to others...'

Education Dive--Executive functioning is key to future success. Here’s how educators can embed it in the classroom...'

11-12-25 Education in the News
NJ Spotlight--For parents, cost biggest hurdle to child care...' Star Ledger--These 2 N.J. towns average a staggering $16K in school taxes. See where your town ranks...'

NPR--Pittsburgh school opens food pantry to support students who rely on SNAP benefits...'

Education Week--Op-Ed--Behavioral Threat Assessment: A Guide for Educators and Leaders...'

Chalkbeat--Immigration enforcement appears to hurt test scores, and not just for immigrant students: study...'

Education Dive--Advocates ask to keep data collection for special education racial disparities...'

11-11-25 Education in the News
The Record--New Jersey has a new lieutenant governor. Who is Dale Caldwell?...' NJ Monitor--New Jersey weighs biggest update of charter school rules in 30 years...'

Washington Post--Pulling a kid away from screens can feel impossible, but these parents did it...'

Education Week--Should Kids Miss School for Vacation? Parents Say Yes, Teachers Aren’t So Sure...'

Education Week--Politics, Funding Threaten Schools’ Focus on Student Learning, Leaders Say...'

Education Dive--What impact are AI chatbots having on writing skills?...'

11-10-25 Education in the News
NJ Spotlight--Why did Newark schools superintendent get a new deal?...' Star Ledger—Op-Ed: N.J. professor: AI won’t replace learning if we prepare students to lead, not cheat...'

The Record—N.J. School district considers parental consent for ‘sensitive’ library books...'

NPR--Judge says Education DeptJ. partisan out-of-office emails violated First Amendment...'

Education Week--Trump’s Ed. Dept. Slashed Civil Rights Enforcement. How States Are Responding...'

Education Dive--States, districts grapple with declining enrollment...'

11-7-25 Education in the News
The Record--SNAP funding shifts may impact thousands of New Jersey kids who get free school meals...' NPR--Should we all start locking up our phones?...'

Education Week--A Small Change in Special Ed. Rules Could Affect Equity, Accountability, Advocates Warn...'

Chalkbeat--Philadelphia kids are still dying from gun violence. I’m still hunting for solutions...'

Education Dive--Why shifting special ed oversight could be ‘a public education crisis’...'

Edutopia--Surveying Students Regularly Can Yield Valuable Connections...'

11-6-25 Education in the News
NJ Spotlight--Will Mikie Sherrill bring changes in NJ school segregation case?...' NJ Monitor--Local leaders scramble to keep Head Start centers open — for now...'

Education Week--Ed. Dept. Cuts Grants That Were Helping College Students Become Teachers...'

Education Week--84% of Teens Distrust the News. Why That Matters for Schools...'

Chalkbeat--3 ways AI will (and won’t) change schools...'

Education Dive--Spelling instruction can boost reading, writing skills...'

The Hechinger Report--Universal vouchers have public schools worried about something new: market share...'

11-5-25 Education in the News
NJ Spotlight—Here are the challenges Mikie Sherrill faces as NJ’s next governor...' Chalkbeat--What a Mikie Sherrill gubernatorial win means for education...'

Education Dive--‘A case of life or death’: Behind the Trump administration’s revoked mental health grants...'

Education Week--5 Best Practices for Crafting a School or District AI Policy...'

The Hechinger Report--Students worried about getting jobs are adding extra majors...'

11-4-25 Education in the News
Star Ledger--Sherrill, Ciattarelli clash over N.J. school funding as campaign nears finish line...' NJ Monitor--Special education enforcement would be up to states under Trump plan...'

Education Week--Ed. Dept. Scraps Blue Ribbon Schools Honor. Some States Launch Their Own Versions...'

Chalkbeat--Interdistrict Public School Choice Program could expand with bipartisan support amid funding, equity hurdles...'

The Hechinger Report--OPINION: The new AI tools are fast but can’t replace the judgment, care and cultural knowledge teachers bring to the table...'

11-3-25 Education in the News
The Record--$50M in literacy grants for NJ schools at risk under Trump...' Star Ledger--The dramatic differences between Ciattarelli and Sherrill on taxes, education, abortion, more in N.J. gov race...'

The Atlantic--The Slow Death of Special Education...'

NPR—Fewer students are missing school. These state policies may have helped...'

Education Week—What’s the Secret to Managing Today’s Classrooms? Teachers Weigh In...'

Education Week—Update: How the Federal Government Shutdown Is Affecting Schools: A Tracker...'

Chalkbeat—Newark superintendent’s abrupt contract extension raises ethical questions...'

Education Dive—Tense board relationships fuel high superintendent turnover...'

The Hechinger Report—We’re testing preschoolers for giftedness. Experts say that doesn’t work...'

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