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2-23-26 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--Education nominee aims to boost teacher pipeline, make ICE guidance

Education nominee aims to boost teachers, make ICE guidance | NJ Spotlight News

Catherine Carrera, Education and child welfare writer | February 23, 2026 | Education

 

Star Ledger--N.J. teachers union financed a $45M political gamble — and it could change politics forever, new report says

NJEA financed a $45M political gamble — and it could change N.J. politics forever, new report says - nj.com

Jelani Gibson | NJ.com| Updated: Feb. 22, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

|Published: Feb. 22, 2026, 7:31 a.m.

 

NY Times--A Child Misses 3 Weeks of School. Should Protective Services Step In?

A Child Misses 3 Weeks of School. Should Protective Services Step In? - The New York Times

Troy Closson and Samantha Latson| Updated: Feb. 22, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

|Published: Feb. 22, 2026, 7:31 a.m., Feb. 19, 2026

 

Washington Post--One in 10 undergrads is in high school. Students have warnings and advice.

Advice about dual enrollment from current and former students - The Washington Post

February 23, 2026

 

NPR--Facing a mental health crisis, an NJ school pulled a beloved novel from English class

Junot Díaz’s 'Oscar Wao' removed from English class at NJ school : NPR

Anastasia Tsioulcas| February 20, 202610:27 AM ET

 

Education Week--The World Seems Intent on Stripping Teaching of Its Sacredness. Don’t Let It

The World Seems Intent on Stripping Teaching of Its Sacredness. Don't Let It (Opinion)

 Larry Ferlazzo — February 18, 2026

 

Education Week--Heritage Foundation Targets Undocumented Students’ Access to Free Education

Heritage Foundation Targets Undocumented Students’ Access to Free Education

Ileana Najarro — February 20, 2026

 

Chalkbeat--These high school students are the caretakers of one of America’s dark chapters

Students tell Japanese American incarceration story at national historic site - Chalkbeat

Erika Meltzer | February 19, 2026, 3:14pm EST

 

Education Dive--Education Department has yet to respond on support for schools affected by ICE, Democrats say

Education Department has yet to respond on support for schools affected by ICE, Democrats say | K-12 Dive

Naaz ModanSenior Reporter| Published Feb. 19, 2026

 

The Hechinger Report--Parents trust report cards more than test scores — with consequences for kids

Parents trust report cards more than test scores — with consequences for kids

Jill Barshay February 23, 2026