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It’s easier to be lenient than firm on high expectations. But what feels like kindness is actually a disservice to NJ students. Read more from @mpolikoff.bsky.social in The 74:
www.the74million.org/article/acco...
www.the74million.org/article/acco...
Accountability Is Under Attack, Not Just From Washington, But From the Bottom Up
Polikoff: New study shows just how much well-intentioned efforts to eliminate testing and water down grades are hurting student learning.
www.the74million.org
January 27, 2026 at 8:40 PM
It’s easier to be lenient than firm on high expectations. But what feels like kindness is actually a disservice to NJ students. Read more from @mpolikoff.bsky.social in The 74:
www.the74million.org/article/acco...
www.the74million.org/article/acco...
Math is the secret sauce to becoming a capable and confident adult. Is your kid on track?
Give them this quick Math Checkup to gauge their progress, and get more on our Parent Resource page: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
Give them this quick Math Checkup to gauge their progress, and get more on our Parent Resource page: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
January 26, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Math is the secret sauce to becoming a capable and confident adult. Is your kid on track?
Give them this quick Math Checkup to gauge their progress, and get more on our Parent Resource page: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
Give them this quick Math Checkup to gauge their progress, and get more on our Parent Resource page: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
@crpe.bsky.social provides an in-depth exploration of the many reasons math scores have fallen to this point. As parents, teachers and taxpayers, we need to work together to demand better for our students.
Read the full account from CPRE here:
crpe.org/the-state-of...
Read the full account from CPRE here:
crpe.org/the-state-of...
January 23, 2026 at 5:18 PM
@crpe.bsky.social provides an in-depth exploration of the many reasons math scores have fallen to this point. As parents, teachers and taxpayers, we need to work together to demand better for our students.
Read the full account from CPRE here:
crpe.org/the-state-of...
Read the full account from CPRE here:
crpe.org/the-state-of...
A NJ high-school diploma is supposed to guarantee graduates are prepared for their next stage of life. Yet college freshmen are sorted into remedial classes at an astounding rate.
Learn more about this problem and what you can do about it in our latest newsblast:
mailchi.mp/wakeupcallnj...
Learn more about this problem and what you can do about it in our latest newsblast:
mailchi.mp/wakeupcallnj...
January 22, 2026 at 3:12 PM
A NJ high-school diploma is supposed to guarantee graduates are prepared for their next stage of life. Yet college freshmen are sorted into remedial classes at an astounding rate.
Learn more about this problem and what you can do about it in our latest newsblast:
mailchi.mp/wakeupcallnj...
Learn more about this problem and what you can do about it in our latest newsblast:
mailchi.mp/wakeupcallnj...
Don’t wait until your child struggles with a particular math skill. Coordinate at-home practice with in-class lessons today. Get more questions to begin a dialogue with your teacher on our website:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/questionsfor...
www.wakeupcallnj.com/questionsfor...
January 21, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Don’t wait until your child struggles with a particular math skill. Coordinate at-home practice with in-class lessons today. Get more questions to begin a dialogue with your teacher on our website:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/questionsfor...
www.wakeupcallnj.com/questionsfor...
Mississippi’s turnaround in reading and math proves that focused, early instruction and a commitment to accountability can produce real results. With far more resources, New Jersey should be taking notes to maximize academic achievement for all our students.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
How Mississippi Transformed Its Schools From Worst to Best
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Mississippi’s turnaround in reading and math proves that focused, early instruction and a commitment to accountability can produce real results. With far more resources, New Jersey should be taking notes to maximize academic achievement for all our students.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Parents: do you really know how your kid’s doing in school? Once we know our children have a problem, we’ll do everything we can to fix it.
NJ can show how getting honest is the first step in getting results. Join our mission and help spread the word: www.wakeupcallnj.com/get-involved
NJ can show how getting honest is the first step in getting results. Join our mission and help spread the word: www.wakeupcallnj.com/get-involved
January 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Parents: do you really know how your kid’s doing in school? Once we know our children have a problem, we’ll do everything we can to fix it.
NJ can show how getting honest is the first step in getting results. Join our mission and help spread the word: www.wakeupcallnj.com/get-involved
NJ can show how getting honest is the first step in getting results. Join our mission and help spread the word: www.wakeupcallnj.com/get-involved
While technology constantly changes, the need for the basics - math, reading, critical thinking, and a wide knowledge base - remains steady. Let’s not use AI as an excuse to abandon rigorous instruction in these fundamental human skills. Read more:
www.educationnext.org/ai-changes-n...
www.educationnext.org/ai-changes-n...
AI Changes NOTHING About What Students Need to Learn
The disruptive technology of our age will change many things. What schools teach kids should not be one of them.
www.educationnext.org
January 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM
While technology constantly changes, the need for the basics - math, reading, critical thinking, and a wide knowledge base - remains steady. Let’s not use AI as an excuse to abandon rigorous instruction in these fundamental human skills. Read more:
www.educationnext.org/ai-changes-n...
www.educationnext.org/ai-changes-n...
We excel at funding education in NJ, but what’s the outcome of those dollars? As teachers, parents, taxpayers and citizens, we all need to demand a quality education for 100% of our state’s students. Explore more data at: www.wakeupcallnj.com/yourschool
January 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM
We excel at funding education in NJ, but what’s the outcome of those dollars? As teachers, parents, taxpayers and citizens, we all need to demand a quality education for 100% of our state’s students. Explore more data at: www.wakeupcallnj.com/yourschool
DoDEA - Department of Defense schools - are not a typical school system. Nor are their results. This insightful article from The Education Daly shows how high expectations and steady implementation of truly equitable standards can help all NJ students succeed:
www.educationdaly.us/p/the-best-a...
www.educationdaly.us/p/the-best-a...
January 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
DoDEA - Department of Defense schools - are not a typical school system. Nor are their results. This insightful article from The Education Daly shows how high expectations and steady implementation of truly equitable standards can help all NJ students succeed:
www.educationdaly.us/p/the-best-a...
www.educationdaly.us/p/the-best-a...
Practice multiplication and estimation by sharing this question with your child. Every student needs a strong foundation of these critical thinking skills and reasoning for success in math and beyond. Get more quick assessments on grade-level on our website: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Practice multiplication and estimation by sharing this question with your child. Every student needs a strong foundation of these critical thinking skills and reasoning for success in math and beyond. Get more quick assessments on grade-level on our website: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
Fewer than 60% of NJ students achieve a “graduation-ready” score on the math portion of the NJGPA exam. Yet NJ boasts a 91.3% graduation rate. How does that math add up?
January 9, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Fewer than 60% of NJ students achieve a “graduation-ready” score on the math portion of the NJGPA exam. Yet NJ boasts a 91.3% graduation rate. How does that math add up?
Pretty much everyone has an opinion on standardized tests. But here’s the fact: these scores matter, and predict future success in earning a college degree. This is a reminder of why we push so hard in NJ to get every student to proficiency.
www.educationnext.org/predictive-p...
www.educationnext.org/predictive-p...
The Predictive Power of Standardized Tests
Middle-school scores preview college and career outcomes
www.educationnext.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Pretty much everyone has an opinion on standardized tests. But here’s the fact: these scores matter, and predict future success in earning a college degree. This is a reminder of why we push so hard in NJ to get every student to proficiency.
www.educationnext.org/predictive-p...
www.educationnext.org/predictive-p...
In the most recent @pewresearch.org poll, 68% of teachers said parents could do more to help with homework. You can start by finding out where your student most needs support. When you help your own child succeed, you also help their teacher and all of NJ.
www.wakeupcallnj.com/questionsfor...
www.wakeupcallnj.com/questionsfor...
January 7, 2026 at 2:25 PM
In the most recent @pewresearch.org poll, 68% of teachers said parents could do more to help with homework. You can start by finding out where your student most needs support. When you help your own child succeed, you also help their teacher and all of NJ.
www.wakeupcallnj.com/questionsfor...
www.wakeupcallnj.com/questionsfor...
NJ prides itself on innovative schools, but too often re-imagining math leads to lowering standards. To prepare NJ students for college, careers, and a competitive economy, we need more rigorous math, not less. Read more in this op-ed from @opinion.bloomberg.com:
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
More Math, Not Less, Will Lead Students to Succeed
A group of middle school girls is puzzling over a pie chart about reading habits in the US. Their “math designer” stands at the front of the room, encouraging students to share what they “notice and w...
www.bloomberg.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM
NJ prides itself on innovative schools, but too often re-imagining math leads to lowering standards. To prepare NJ students for college, careers, and a competitive economy, we need more rigorous math, not less. Read more in this op-ed from @opinion.bloomberg.com:
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Larger numbers can make students freeze up. Working through this kind of multiplication problem builds critical thinking with place value and partial products. Get more Math Checkups to help your child succeed on our website: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
January 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Larger numbers can make students freeze up. Working through this kind of multiplication problem builds critical thinking with place value and partial products. Get more Math Checkups to help your child succeed on our website: www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
What does EdTech do to students' brains? If we could answer “not much,” that’d be better than the reality. Learn more in our latest newsblast - then log off for the holiday week! Your mind will thank you:
mailchi.mp/wakeupcallnj...
mailchi.mp/wakeupcallnj...
December 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What does EdTech do to students' brains? If we could answer “not much,” that’d be better than the reality. Learn more in our latest newsblast - then log off for the holiday week! Your mind will thank you:
mailchi.mp/wakeupcallnj...
mailchi.mp/wakeupcallnj...
This multi-step problem has a varying degree of difficulty depending on how your child approaches it. Practice critical thinking and get more helpful Math Checkups on our site:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
December 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This multi-step problem has a varying degree of difficulty depending on how your child approaches it. Practice critical thinking and get more helpful Math Checkups on our site:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
NJ students made modest gains in math performance last school year. But we can’t celebrate when we’re still significantly below 2018 levels. Being honest about the size of the issue is the only way to start correcting course.
December 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
NJ students made modest gains in math performance last school year. But we can’t celebrate when we’re still significantly below 2018 levels. Being honest about the size of the issue is the only way to start correcting course.
“Lower expectations can harm all students,” says @mattbarnum.bsky.social of @chalkbeat.org.
“Sadly a lot of it felt very familiar,” adds Maria Lorenz, Prof of Instruction in Mathematics @temple.edu of the @ucsandiego.bsky.social remedial math report.
More from @whyy.org:
whyy.org/episodes/mat...
“Sadly a lot of it felt very familiar,” adds Maria Lorenz, Prof of Instruction in Mathematics @temple.edu of the @ucsandiego.bsky.social remedial math report.
More from @whyy.org:
whyy.org/episodes/mat...
Are high school seniors ready for college?
A new report from UC San Diego sparked concern over declining math skills. What's driving learning loss? What can we do to reverse these trends?
whyy.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“Lower expectations can harm all students,” says @mattbarnum.bsky.social of @chalkbeat.org.
“Sadly a lot of it felt very familiar,” adds Maria Lorenz, Prof of Instruction in Mathematics @temple.edu of the @ucsandiego.bsky.social remedial math report.
More from @whyy.org:
whyy.org/episodes/mat...
“Sadly a lot of it felt very familiar,” adds Maria Lorenz, Prof of Instruction in Mathematics @temple.edu of the @ucsandiego.bsky.social remedial math report.
More from @whyy.org:
whyy.org/episodes/mat...
Your child’s score on the NJSLA is a valuable indicator. As a parent, you're in the unique position to give your student the extra support or challenge they deserve. Learn how you can make use of this critical data with our guide to understanding NJSLA scores:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/njsla
www.wakeupcallnj.com/njsla
December 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Your child’s score on the NJSLA is a valuable indicator. As a parent, you're in the unique position to give your student the extra support or challenge they deserve. Learn how you can make use of this critical data with our guide to understanding NJSLA scores:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/njsla
www.wakeupcallnj.com/njsla
Steve Beatty recounted his shock when his own A and B student failed the math portion of the NJGPA exam. If the president of NJEA can’t get honest assessments, what chance do average NJ parents have? Learn more in this article from NJ Education Report:
njedreport.com/did-the-njea...
njedreport.com/did-the-njea...
Did the NJEA President Just Admit To Rampant Grade Inflation in NJ Schools? - NJ Education Report
The NJ Legislature may eliminate objective assessments of student learning and, instead, rely on course grades.
njedreport.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Steve Beatty recounted his shock when his own A and B student failed the math portion of the NJGPA exam. If the president of NJEA can’t get honest assessments, what chance do average NJ parents have? Learn more in this article from NJ Education Report:
njedreport.com/did-the-njea...
njedreport.com/did-the-njea...
Students need foundational math skills to understand statistics. Get more Math Checkups to prepare your child for success in both school and real life on our website:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
December 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Students need foundational math skills to understand statistics. Get more Math Checkups to prepare your child for success in both school and real life on our website:
www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
www.wakeupcallnj.com/mathcheckups
2024-25 NJSLA statewide results were finally released last week. While students showed modest improvement in average scores, we’re still failing to serve our lowest-achieving students. Let’s correct this injustice. More insights and ideas in NJ Education Report:
njedreport.com/breaking-nj-...
njedreport.com/breaking-nj-...
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
2024-25 NJSLA statewide results were finally released last week. While students showed modest improvement in average scores, we’re still failing to serve our lowest-achieving students. Let’s correct this injustice. More insights and ideas in NJ Education Report:
njedreport.com/breaking-nj-...
njedreport.com/breaking-nj-...
Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse calls for further investigation of the systemic problems revealed by the shocking remedial math course report from @ucsandiego.bsky.social. Read more in the @wsj.com:
www.wsj.com/opinion/uc-s...
www.wsj.com/opinion/uc-s...
Opinion | UC San Diego and the Crisis of Education
When 1 in 12 freshmen can’t do middle school math, that suggests America is in trouble.
www.wsj.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse calls for further investigation of the systemic problems revealed by the shocking remedial math course report from @ucsandiego.bsky.social. Read more in the @wsj.com:
www.wsj.com/opinion/uc-s...
www.wsj.com/opinion/uc-s...