Sen. Ed Durr takes issue with the New Jersey Education Association's Center for Honesty in Education. The union says some people feel threatened by the truth.
The State Board of Education plans to discuss criticism from some school superintendents about standardized Start Strong assessments scheduled for September.
Arts Ed NJ found that in looking only at schools that offered dance, there is now a 30% participation rate, and of only the schools that offer theater, student participation was at 18%.
Education commissioner says the issue is being weaponized and distorted – and that parents who oppose the standard can opt their kids out of the lessons.
Schools and the state have plans for how to spend at least two of their three ESSER batches, but so far about $600 million of $4.3 billion has been spent.