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6-25-26 Education in the News

Star Ledger/nj.com--Alarming new trend dominating youth sports: repeating 8th grade. Families pay thousands for it.

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2026/06/alarming-new-trend-dominating-youth-sports-repeating-8th-grade-families-pay-thousands-for-it.html

Kevin Armstrong| Updated: Jun. 25, 2026, 6:24 a.m. | Published: Jun. 25, 2026, 6:00 a.m.

 

Education Week--What Students Lose When Recess Is Squeezed Out of the Schedule

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-students-lose-when-recess-is-squeezed-out-of-the-schedule/2026/06

Jennifer Vilcarino — June 23, 2026

 

Education Week--Kindergartners’ Math and Reading Scores Can Predict Their 3rd Grade Performance

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/kindergartners-math-and-reading-scores-can-predict-their-3rd-grade-performance/2026/06

Sarah Schwartz — June 25, 2026

 

Education Dive--Some Education Department cuts ‘appear’ to impact legal duties, OIG says

https://www.k12dive.com/news/ed-dept-staff-changes-statutory-responsibilities-OIG-RIF/823561/

Kara Arundel, Lead Reporter| Published June 23, 2026