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Navigating the misinformation between Sex Ed Learning Standards and the Diversity and Inclusion lessons that Mandate Kindergarten Gender Identity Lessons

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Ridgewood NJ, Family Policy Alliance of New Jersey – a pro-family ministry – is empowering parents and concerned voters across the state. To do it, they’re using three key resources.

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Murphy Administration Caves to NJEA School Districts will Have Full Time Remote Learning Option in the Fall

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Trenton NJ, in a change of policy Governor Phil Murphy  has decided School Districts that cannot meet state Department of Education standards will have the option of going completely remote. The governor’s decision largely leaves the issue in the hands of local districts as New Jersey continues to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis.

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New Jersey Public Schools Ranked No. 2 In the Nation

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Ridgewood NJ,  A new study ranked New Jersey’s public school system No. 2 in the country. WalletHub released 2019’s States with the Best & Worst School Systems .

The study focuses on performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials.

Researchers compared the 50 states plus the District of Columbia. New Jersey ranked No. 2 in highest reading test scores and lowest drop out rate and No. 3 in highest math test scores and lowest pupil to teacher ratio. Delaware ranked No. 12 overall, No. 2 in lowest bullying incidents and tied for 4th in highest median ACT score.

Pennsylvania public schools ranked 27th overall and No. 5 in lowest percentage of threatened or injured high school students. Massachusetts was ranked No. 1 and Connecticut was ranked No. 3 overall.

To see the full list, click here.

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Not As Good as You Think: Why Middle-Class Parents in New Jersey Should Be Concerned About Their Local Public Schools

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Ridgewood NJ, “Not As Good as You Think: Why Middle-Class Parents in New Jersey Should Be Concerned About Their Local Public Schools,” a report produced by the Pacific Research Institute analyzing academic performance at 1,170 Garden State public schools, says plenty of middle class suburban kids aren’t college ready!

https://www.pacificresearch.org/fileadmin/images/Studies_2016/NAGAYT_NewJersey_F_NewWeb.pdf