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Star Ledger--In a top ranked N.J. district, board actions are eroding public trust

Opinion...'

Star Ledger--N.J. schools overwhelmed as wave of swatting threats create chaos, fear. ‘It’s becoming untenable.’...'

Philadelphia Inquirer--Three of Philly’s best teachers talk about what’s changed in education and what they love about their jobs...'

Philadelphia Inquirer--Lockable pouches keep kids off phones during class, but don’t improve test scores, study finds...'

Asbury Park Press--Most in NJ want stricter rules on children and social media, poll says...'

Wall Street Journal--The College-Admissions Chess Game Is More Complicated Than Ever...'

Education Week--Inside One District’s Experiment to Anchor Learning Around Career-Ready Skills...'

Education Dive--Feds proceed with $5.6M special education spending study...'

Star Ledger--In a top‑ranked N.J. district, board actions are eroding public trust | Opinion

https://www.nj.com/opinion/2026/05/in-a-topranked-nj-district-board-actions-are-eroding-public-trust-opinion.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_content=nj_f

Alicia Raia-Hawrylak and Maurice J. Elias| Published: May. 03, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

 

Star Ledger--N.J. schools overwhelmed as wave of swatting threats create chaos, fear. ‘It’s becoming untenable.’

https://www.nj.com/news/2026/05/nj-schools-overwhelmed-as-wave-of-swatting-threats-create-chaos-fear-its-becoming-untenable.html

Matthew Enuco | NJ.com| Published: May. 04, 2026, 7:20 a.m.

 

Philadelphia Inquirer--Three of Philly’s best teachers talk about what’s changed in education and what they love about their jobs

https://www.inquirer.com/education/lindback-award-winners-best-teachers-philadelphia-2026-20260505.html

Kristen A. Graham| May 5, 2026

 

Philadelphia Inquirer--Lockable pouches keep kids off phones during class, but don’t improve test scores, study finds

https://www.inquirer.com/education/cell-phone-pouch-ban-test-scores-20260505.html

Maddie Hanna| May 5, 2026

 

Asbury Park Press--Most in NJ want stricter rules on children and social media, poll says

https://www.app.com/story/news/local/new-jersey/2026/05/05/stricter-rules-sought-on-kids-and-social-media-stockton-nj-poll-finds/89928087007/

Dennis P. Carmody| Asbury Park Press| May 5, 2026, 5:15 a.m. ET

 

Wall Street Journal--The College-Admissions Chess Game Is More Complicated Than Ever

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/college-admissions-yield-rate-2fb30f42?mod=education_news_article_pos3

Roshan Fernandez| May 1, 2026 5:00 am ET

 

Education Week--Inside One District’s Experiment to Anchor Learning Around Career-Ready Skills

edweek.org/teaching-learning/inside-one-districts-experiment-to-anchor-learning-around-career-ready-skills/2026/04

Evie Blad — April 30, 2026

 

Education Dive--Feds proceed with $5.6M special education spending study

https://www.k12dive.com/news/federal-special-education-spending-study-IDEA-students-with-disabilities/819107/

Kara ArundelLead Reporter| Published May 1, 2026