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Students need critical thinking skills for both their future and their daily life. So check in on your own child’s reasoning with this multi-step problem! You can get more helpful practice on our Math Checkups page: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Students need critical thinking skills for both their future and their daily life. So check in on your own child’s reasoning with this multi-step problem! You can get more helpful practice on our Math Checkups page: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
In #NJ, statewide test results are released seven months after students take the test. Wouldn’t it make more sense for educators and everyone to have access to this information before the school year begins? Learn more: statetestscoreresults.substack.com/p/ela-and-ma...
November 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In #NJ, statewide test results are released seven months after students take the test. Wouldn’t it make more sense for educators and everyone to have access to this information before the school year begins? Learn more: statetestscoreresults.substack.com/p/ela-and-ma...
This report from Learning Heroes leans upon 10 years of research and leading voices in education.
The results are clear. When families are centered as true partners, students succeed.
Collaboration requires honesty. We owe #NJ students at least that much.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwi...
The results are clear. When families are centered as true partners, students succeed.
Collaboration requires honesty. We owe #NJ students at least that much.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwi...
Centering Families in the Future of Education: Insights & Perspectives From 10 Years of Research
YouTube video by Learning Heroes
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November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This report from Learning Heroes leans upon 10 years of research and leading voices in education.
The results are clear. When families are centered as true partners, students succeed.
Collaboration requires honesty. We owe #NJ students at least that much.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwi...
The results are clear. When families are centered as true partners, students succeed.
Collaboration requires honesty. We owe #NJ students at least that much.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwi...
You wouldn’t wait months for the result of a medical test. Yet across the country, we don’t receive data from statewide assessments for more than half a year. @chadaldeman.bsky.social makes the case for a timely standard in this guest post for our newsletter:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/newsblast/st...
www.wakeupcallnj.com/newsblast/st...
State Test Results Are Too Slow — Wake Up Call NJ
Our guest contributor today, Chad Aldeman, shares critical information and his own perspective as a parent on the delay in 2025 state test reporting. Can you guess which state is among the 16 that had...
www.wakeupcallnj.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
You wouldn’t wait months for the result of a medical test. Yet across the country, we don’t receive data from statewide assessments for more than half a year. @chadaldeman.bsky.social makes the case for a timely standard in this guest post for our newsletter:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/newsblast/st...
www.wakeupcallnj.com/newsblast/st...
“This isn’t some wonky technical issue” writes @deniseforte.bsky.social for @the74.bsky.social.
Read more about the implications of this waiver system for #NJ and all students in the US:
www.the74million.org/article/givi...
Read more about the implications of this waiver system for #NJ and all students in the US:
www.the74million.org/article/givi...
Giving States Waivers From Accountability Is a Dangerous Step Backward for Kids
Forte: By loosening testing and reporting requirements, Education Department is denying parents, teachers and policymakers important information.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“This isn’t some wonky technical issue” writes @deniseforte.bsky.social for @the74.bsky.social.
Read more about the implications of this waiver system for #NJ and all students in the US:
www.the74million.org/article/givi...
Read more about the implications of this waiver system for #NJ and all students in the US:
www.the74million.org/article/givi...
Use this brainteaser to practice fractions with your kids, and gauge their progress in math this year. You can help them further grow their skills with Math Checkups on our website - view the whole inventory here: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
November 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Use this brainteaser to practice fractions with your kids, and gauge their progress in math this year. You can help them further grow their skills with Math Checkups on our website - view the whole inventory here: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
#NJ's education spending nearly leads the nation. We should demand the same high level of achievement for all students. It's crucial that everyone running for state office has the facts about student performance. Learn more from @chadaldeman.bsky.social: www.chadaldeman.com/p/thank-good...
October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#NJ's education spending nearly leads the nation. We should demand the same high level of achievement for all students. It's crucial that everyone running for state office has the facts about student performance. Learn more from @chadaldeman.bsky.social: www.chadaldeman.com/p/thank-good...
Recognizing the success of past reforms shows what’s possible for #NJ and the U.S. in the decades ahead. @michaelpetrilli.bsky.social helpfully highlights the methods that led to the achievements of the 90s and aughts in this article for @the74.bsky.social:
www.the74million.org/article/the-...
www.the74million.org/article/the-...
The Remarkable Educational Attainment Gains of the School Reform Era
Petrilli: The declines in student performance since 2013 are real, and distressing. But they came on the heels of 2 decades of remarkable progress.
www.the74million.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Recognizing the success of past reforms shows what’s possible for #NJ and the U.S. in the decades ahead. @michaelpetrilli.bsky.social helpfully highlights the methods that led to the achievements of the 90s and aughts in this article for @the74.bsky.social:
www.the74million.org/article/the-...
www.the74million.org/article/the-...
A good strategic plan provides not only goals, but specific measures and methods to achieve those goals. Yet many school districts in #NJ don’t have a public-facing strategic plan. Here’s what we can learn from the best plans to help all our students succeed:
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October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A good strategic plan provides not only goals, but specific measures and methods to achieve those goals. Yet many school districts in #NJ don’t have a public-facing strategic plan. Here’s what we can learn from the best plans to help all our students succeed:
mailchi.mp/wakeupcallnj...
mailchi.mp/wakeupcallnj...
23 states can track how their ELA and math scores have recovered from 2019. New Jersey isn’t one of them. Full state results *still* haven’t been released. When will educators, parents - and most of all -students get the transparency they deserve?
statetestscoreresults.substack.com/p/ela-and-ma...
statetestscoreresults.substack.com/p/ela-and-ma...
ELA & Math Proficiency Changes Post-Pandemic
A follow-up look at 23 states
statetestscoreresults.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
23 states can track how their ELA and math scores have recovered from 2019. New Jersey isn’t one of them. Full state results *still* haven’t been released. When will educators, parents - and most of all -students get the transparency they deserve?
statetestscoreresults.substack.com/p/ela-and-ma...
statetestscoreresults.substack.com/p/ela-and-ma...
In math, there are multiple paths to one correct answer. Don’t just ask your student this question, ask them how they solved it. Talking through their approach will help build the math fluency they need to succeed. Get more practice on our Math Checkups page: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
October 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
In math, there are multiple paths to one correct answer. Don’t just ask your student this question, ask them how they solved it. Talking through their approach will help build the math fluency they need to succeed. Get more practice on our Math Checkups page: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
With this misplaced priority from many media outlets, it’s no surprise that too many parents are in the dark about how students are truly performing. Let’s use this data from @bellwetherorg.bsky.social to demand better, starting at home in #NJ:
bellwether.org/publications...
bellwether.org/publications...
October 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
With this misplaced priority from many media outlets, it’s no surprise that too many parents are in the dark about how students are truly performing. Let’s use this data from @bellwetherorg.bsky.social to demand better, starting at home in #NJ:
bellwether.org/publications...
bellwether.org/publications...
The strategic plan of Belvidere School District provides an exemplary level of detail. Visualizing critical academic outcomes provides instant clarity on how the students are progressing. Read more in this report from the New Jersey Policy Institute:
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October 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The strategic plan of Belvidere School District provides an exemplary level of detail. Visualizing critical academic outcomes provides instant clarity on how the students are progressing. Read more in this report from the New Jersey Policy Institute:
newjerseypolicyinstitute.org/wp-content/u...
newjerseypolicyinstitute.org/wp-content/u...
Thanks to Montclair Local and Matt Kadosh for interviewing us to help introduce the problem we're striving to solve to more residents of Montclair. We can absolutely fix this and help every student succeed. And we absolutely must!
With significant ad buys in local media and on social media, along with storefront flyers and bright advertising on box trucks, a NJ advocacy group that says it “educates public school parents” about their kids’ schools is raising questions.
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montclairlocal.news/2025/10/scho...
Schools Crunching Numbers After 'Wake Up Call NJ' Floods Montclair with Education Ads
Wake Up Call NJ says that 38% of local fourth graders “can’t do math at grade level,” a number that is based state standardized test scores for the 2023-24 academic year.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Thanks to Montclair Local and Matt Kadosh for interviewing us to help introduce the problem we're striving to solve to more residents of Montclair. We can absolutely fix this and help every student succeed. And we absolutely must!
In addition to setting ambitious and measurable goals for academic achievement, Ramsey School District also built a public-facing dashboard tracking these proficiency indicators. Read more in this review of 50 school districts' strategic plans:
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October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In addition to setting ambitious and measurable goals for academic achievement, Ramsey School District also built a public-facing dashboard tracking these proficiency indicators. Read more in this review of 50 school districts' strategic plans:
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newjerseypolicyinstitute.org/wp-content/u...
The strategic plan of Cherry Hill Public Schools recognizes the importance of continuous improvement, and uses measurable KPIs to achieve those goals. Read more actionable lessons in the report from the New Jersey Policy Institute:
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October 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The strategic plan of Cherry Hill Public Schools recognizes the importance of continuous improvement, and uses measurable KPIs to achieve those goals. Read more actionable lessons in the report from the New Jersey Policy Institute:
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Camden City School District's strategic plan sets out specific targets and deadlines for student outcomes. Read more about this leading examples of how strategic plans can best serve #NJ students in the report from the New Jersey Policy Institute:
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October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Camden City School District's strategic plan sets out specific targets and deadlines for student outcomes. Read more about this leading examples of how strategic plans can best serve #NJ students in the report from the New Jersey Policy Institute:
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newjerseypolicyinstitute.org/wp-content/u...
Calculating area is a math skill students need for many reasons. Share this challenge with your kid and talk through it together. You can get more helpful exercises to build your child’s proficiency by grade level on our Math Checkups page: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
October 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Calculating area is a math skill students need for many reasons. Share this challenge with your kid and talk through it together. You can get more helpful exercises to build your child’s proficiency by grade level on our Math Checkups page: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
Across the state, we’re not giving enough students the skills they need for college and career readiness. Let’s work together to give every child in NJ the education they deserve. Learn more at:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/nj-education...
www.wakeupcallnj.com/nj-education...
October 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Across the state, we’re not giving enough students the skills they need for college and career readiness. Let’s work together to give every child in NJ the education they deserve. Learn more at:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/nj-education...
www.wakeupcallnj.com/nj-education...
What’s missing from many #NJ school districts' strategic plans? Academic achievement. Learn more about this crucial oversight and the opportunity to make more of strategic plans:
newjerseypolicyinstitute.org/strategic-pl...
newjerseypolicyinstitute.org/strategic-pl...
The Importance of Strategic Planning in New Jersey Schools - New Jersey Policy Institute
The Importance of Strategic Planning in New Jersey Schools Why Strategic Planning Matters New Jersey is often celebrated as a leader in public education, with high levels of funding and a reputation f...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
What’s missing from many #NJ school districts' strategic plans? Academic achievement. Learn more about this crucial oversight and the opportunity to make more of strategic plans:
newjerseypolicyinstitute.org/strategic-pl...
newjerseypolicyinstitute.org/strategic-pl...
@nichesocial.bsky.social l gives West Windsor school district an A+. Yet 32% of West Windsor's students are below grade level in math. Seems Niche believes in grade inflation.
www.niche.com/k12/d/west-w...
www.niche.com/k12/d/west-w...
October 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
@nichesocial.bsky.social l gives West Windsor school district an A+. Yet 32% of West Windsor's students are below grade level in math. Seems Niche believes in grade inflation.
www.niche.com/k12/d/west-w...
www.niche.com/k12/d/west-w...
The site @nichesocial.bsky.social just updated its school rankings. Montclair improved from A- to A in their metrics. Yet on the very same page, you can see that only 46% of Montclair Public School students are proficient in math. Do you think less than half of students at grade-level merits an A?
October 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The site @nichesocial.bsky.social just updated its school rankings. Montclair improved from A- to A in their metrics. Yet on the very same page, you can see that only 46% of Montclair Public School students are proficient in math. Do you think less than half of students at grade-level merits an A?
1 hour of math instruction is known to improve math proficiency. Alabama mandates a minimum of 60 minutes of math instruction daily. How might #NJ students improve if we follow this and other states' commitments to rigorous focus on academic outcomes?
www.governing.com/policy/the-u...
www.governing.com/policy/the-u...
The Urgent Case for Rebuilding Student Achievement
High school students’ math and reading proficiency levels are the lowest in decades. Only rigorous accountability and proven improvement strategies can turn that around.
www.governing.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
1 hour of math instruction is known to improve math proficiency. Alabama mandates a minimum of 60 minutes of math instruction daily. How might #NJ students improve if we follow this and other states' commitments to rigorous focus on academic outcomes?
www.governing.com/policy/the-u...
www.governing.com/policy/the-u...
Here’s a fun fact and brainteaser to you can share with your child. Solving the question requires four-digit subtraction - a second-grade standard. Is your student on grade-level? Get more quick and useful Math Checkups on our website: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
October 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Here’s a fun fact and brainteaser to you can share with your child. Solving the question requires four-digit subtraction - a second-grade standard. Is your student on grade-level? Get more quick and useful Math Checkups on our website: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
Do NJ high schools want students to graduate with the math skills they need, or do they just want them to graduate? A diploma looks nice, but it alone won’t get the job done in college or the workforce. Let’s fix this honesty gap together. Join our mission at: wakeupcallnj.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Do NJ high schools want students to graduate with the math skills they need, or do they just want them to graduate? A diploma looks nice, but it alone won’t get the job done in college or the workforce. Let’s fix this honesty gap together. Join our mission at: wakeupcallnj.com