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New Jersey Schools Push for Fairer Funding | Jersey News
New Jersey’s Education Commissioner Dr. Lily Laux is launching a bold overhaul of the state’s school funding formula, prioritizing equity and student success while collaborating with experts, parents, and policymakers. Amid rising costs and budget constraints, even record preschool investments aren’t enough, prompting urgent action backed by a PTA survey highlighting funding as a top concern. Beyond finance, the state is doubling down on reading skills, expanding high-impact tutoring, and piloting SPARK—school-based mental health partnerships—to support students holistically. Listen in…
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