News
All ELC news stories are archived here in reverse chronological order. They are also categorized by state in the menu on the left, with New Jersey further broken out into separate subject areas.
RECALIBRATION OF NEW JERSEY’S SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA IS LONG OVERDUE
Published on: September 25, 2023
Governor Murphy and the DOE must begin the process of aligning the state’s formula with current curricular standards through an in-depth review guided by school finance experts.
SCHOOL FUNDING FIXES NEEDED FOR FY25: LEGISLATURE MUST ACT NOW TO PREVENT STEEP CUTS THAT WILL HARM STUDENTS
Published on: September 21, 2023
Amendments to the school funding law are needed to protect districts from unsustainable cuts, provide year-to-year predictability, and ensure districts can meet local funding obligations.
SCHOOL FUNDING IN FY24 NJ STATE BUDGET: PROGRESS CONTINUES BUT FAULTS EXPOSED
Published on: September 20, 2023
The budget puts school districts within reach of full state funding, but unexpected state aid cuts in some districts require a legislative fix for FY25.
DR. JACQUELINE JONES AND PROFESSORS JANELLE SCOTT AND KEVIN WELNER JOIN ELC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Published on: September 12, 2023
ELC is proud to welcome three individuals whose nationally recognized work is indispensable in the pursuit of education justice.
THE PLOT TO UNDERMINE PUBLIC EDUCATION: A CONVERSATION WITH INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER NICK SURGEY
Published on: September 6, 2023
A not-to-be-missed webinar co-sponsored by the Network for Public Education and ELC and featuring Diane Ravitch and Jessica Levin on Sept. 11 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
OKLAHOMANS FILE LAWSUIT TO STOP STATE FROM SPONSORING NATION'S FIRST RELIGIOUS CHARTER SCHOOL
Published on: July 31, 2023
ELC joins Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the ACLU, and Freedom From Religion Foundation to represent public school parents, faith leaders, and public education advocates in the lawsuit.
STATEMENT FROM ROBERT KIM, ESQ., EDUCATION LAW CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Published on: June 29, 2023
ELC believes all students deserve the opportunity to attend well-resourced and diverse schools, as both elements are critical to ensure equal educational opportunity.
ADVOCATES PRESS LEGISLATURE AND NJDOE TO IMPROVE FLAWED THREAT ASSESSMENT LAW
Published on: June 27, 2023
ELC and 13 other organizations advocating for students’ rights sent letters to NJ Legislators and the NJDOE with serious concerns about the recently enacted “threat assessment teams” law.