education in the spotlight
Former MTSD BOE Member Is Charged with Theft
The Underground Railroad and the Debate Over Book Banning
The Underground Railroad and the Debate Over Book Banning
Ms. Zelda Spence-Wallace, formerly MTSD's BOE President, has been charged with theft by the Union County School District.
The Underground Railroad and the Debate Over Book Banning
The Underground Railroad and the Debate Over Book Banning
The Underground Railroad and the Debate Over Book Banning
Montgomery High School’s English department is censoring the high school age appropriate book “The Underground Railroad,” by Colson Whitehead, by only providing a summary of the book in Google Classroom.
Embracing Diversity: Ensuring Cultural Sensitivity
The Underground Railroad and the Debate Over Book Banning
Hanover Township Repealed Policy 5756 Because It Is Not a "Mandate," It Is "Guidance"
Montgomery Township, a vibrant community known for its cultural diversity and religious pluralism, boasts a rich tapestry of traditions, beliefs, and practices.
Hanover Township Repealed Policy 5756 Because It Is Not a "Mandate," It Is "Guidance"
Hanover Township Repealed Policy 5756 Because It Is Not a "Mandate," It Is "Guidance"
Hanover Township Repealed Policy 5756 Because It Is Not a "Mandate," It Is "Guidance"
NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS:
Mixed response as Hanover school board scraps policy protecting transgender students.
HANNAH GROSS| SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 | Parental rights advocates show up at emergency meeting to proclaim support
Parent-School Partnership: Vital for Success
Hanover Township Repealed Policy 5756 Because It Is Not a "Mandate," It Is "Guidance"
Does Unnecessary Curriculum Additions Affect Test Scores?
We know parents play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape and it is imperative for school townships to actively listen and collaborate with them.
Does Unnecessary Curriculum Additions Affect Test Scores?
Hanover Township Repealed Policy 5756 Because It Is Not a "Mandate," It Is "Guidance"
Does Unnecessary Curriculum Additions Affect Test Scores?
The introduction of new curriculum requirements, along side the preparation for state testing benchmarks undeniably impact students in profound ways.
Retaining Experienced Teachers Will Raise Montgomery's Rankings
Retaining Experienced Teachers Will Raise Montgomery's Rankings
Retaining Experienced Teachers Will Raise Montgomery's Rankings
In this article, we delve into the reasons behind why teachers are leaving, strategies for retention, and the profound impact on students when schools retain experienced teachers.
The Impact of Teachers' Union Endorsements
Retaining Experienced Teachers Will Raise Montgomery's Rankings
Retaining Experienced Teachers Will Raise Montgomery's Rankings
The endorsement of school board members running for reelection by the teachers' union can raise concerns and pose potential challenges to the integrity and impartiality of the educational system. On September 28th, the MTEA announced that they are endorsing the BOE incumbents.
Transparency in Education: Unveiling School Ratings
Retaining Experienced Teachers Will Raise Montgomery's Rankings
Montgomery Board of Ed Hot Topic: Board Members' Social Media Ethical Obligations on August 22
Initially, following the publication of the ratings through many sources, residents found it relatively easy to access data about their district's ratings on the NJ DOE website. However, as time passed, the website ceased to display the comparative ratings.
Montgomery Board of Ed Hot Topic: Board Members' Social Media Ethical Obligations on August 22
Montgomery Board of Ed Hot Topic: Board Members' Social Media Ethical Obligations on August 22
Montgomery Board of Ed Hot Topic: Board Members' Social Media Ethical Obligations on August 22
The School Ethics Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 to -34, recognizes that it is “essential that the conduct of members of local boards of education and local school administrators hold the respect and confidence of the people.” Board members must “avoid conduct which is in violation of their public trust or which creates a justifiable impression among the public that such trust is being violated.”
Notify parents when students seek gender ID changes, N.J. residents say in poll- NJ.com
Montgomery Board of Ed Hot Topic: Board Members' Social Media Ethical Obligations on August 22
Notify parents when students seek gender ID changes, N.J. residents say in poll- NJ.com
The most talked about current event in education right now is how NJ.com highlighted the The Monmouth University Poll that shows 77% support for gender identity change notifications.
Majority Support Parental Notification for Gender Identity: Monmouth University
Montgomery Board of Ed Hot Topic: Board Members' Social Media Ethical Obligations on August 22
Notify parents when students seek gender ID changes, N.J. residents say in poll- NJ.com
Read the Monmouth University Poll that NJ.com sited regarding gender identity change notifications to parents. The Monmouth University Polling Institute is a trusted source that many media outlets use for various issues.
School Ratings Return In NJ: See Where Your School Ranks-Patch.com
Niche vs. US News: A Head-to-Head Comparison of College Rankings-CollegeRealityCheck.com
School Ratings Return In NJ: See Where Your School Ranks-Patch.com
Patch writes an easy to understand explanation on how the state created their ranking system.
Official State of New Jersey School Performance Report
Niche vs. US News: A Head-to-Head Comparison of College Rankings-CollegeRealityCheck.com
School Ratings Return In NJ: See Where Your School Ranks-Patch.com
NJ Department of Education looks at the schools’ four-year graduation rate, five-year graduation rate, English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, math proficiency, ELA growth, math growth, and progress towards English language proficiency (ELP).
Niche vs. US News: A Head-to-Head Comparison of College Rankings-CollegeRealityCheck.com
Niche vs. US News: A Head-to-Head Comparison of College Rankings-CollegeRealityCheck.com
Niche vs. US News: A Head-to-Head Comparison of College Rankings-CollegeRealityCheck.com
Two of the most popular college ranking sites out there are Niche and US News.
This article breaks down the differences between how both sites rank schools.