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.
NJ MOST RESTRICTIVE STATE IN NATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Published on: March 1, 2022
The 43rd Annual Report to Congress on the IDEA identifies NJ as the worst state in the country when it comes to including students with disabilities in general education classes.
ELC CO-SPONSORS WEBINAR ON ENGLISH LEARNERS’ RIGHTS WITH FOCUS ON FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS
Published on: February 28, 2022
The March 9 webinar is an information session with the Civil Rights Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of NJ for educators, attorneys, and community-based advocates working with English learners.
ADVOCATES TAKE ACTION TO RESPOND TO NJ’S COMPENSATORY EDUCATION FAILURES
Published on: February 11, 2022
ELC and advocacy partners are launching an extensive campaign, including legal webinars, clinics and a push for legislation, to ensure students with disabilities get relief.
BILL TO ESTABLISH DIVISION OF SCHOOL DESEGREGATION IN NEW JERSEY: LONG OVERDUE BUT NEEDS WORK
Published on: February 9, 2022
ELC is calling on the NJ Legislature to significantly strengthen the proposed legislation to rebuild the state’s capacity to tackle racial and socioeconomic segregation in public schools.
MURPHY ADMINISTRATION ROLLS OUT NEW HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TEST
Published on: February 8, 2022
The State Board of Education voted to set the passing level for the new test at 750, rejecting a lower score of 725 recommended by the NJDOE.
CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING INCREASE WIPES OUT STATE FORMULA AID BOOST FOR NYC DISTRICT SCHOOLS
Published on: February 1, 2022
ELC warned NY lawmakers that Gov. Hochul’s proposed FY23 aid increase to NYC charters will nearly offset the aid increases to district schools under lawmakers’ promised phase-in to reach full funding of the Foundation Aid Formula.
IS NJ HEADED FOR ANOTHER GRADUATION MELTDOWN?
Published on: January 27, 2022
The resumption of graduation testing after a two-year pandemic suspension has put NJ high schools on the path to another graduation crisis.
ELC WELCOMES ATTORNEY RACHAEL DEANE AS INAUGURAL DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AND STATE POLICY SUPPORT
Published on: January 25, 2022
ELC’s capacity to support public school advocates, organizers and lawyers is growing: Ms. Deane will provide legal advice and assistance to fair school funding and other education equity campaigns in the states.