Catherine Carrera
@catcarrera.bsky.social
Newark bureau chief at Chalkbeat. Previously: Newsday and The Record. Reach me at ccarrera@chalkbeat.org
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Federal IDEA grants affecting special education research and parent support are likely to be cut in the coming weeks, advocates say: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Fears Grow That Trump Will Cut Special Education Support Funding
Advocacy organizations are warning members to brace for "hundreds" of grant terminations.
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August 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Federal IDEA grants affecting special education research and parent support are likely to be cut in the coming weeks, advocates say: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Newark school board election 2025 results: the Moving Newark Schools Forward slate held a substantial lead on Tuesday night www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2025/...
Newark’s mayoral-backed slate takes substantial lead on Tuesday night
On Tuesday, incumbent Kanileah Anderson and her running mates Louis Maisonave Jr. and David Daughety appeared headed to victory.
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April 16, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Newark school board election 2025 results: the Moving Newark Schools Forward slate held a substantial lead on Tuesday night www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2025/...
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New: At least 7 states are waiting on delayed federal reimbursements for K-12 school funding.
Tens of millions of dollars for expenses schools have already incurred in CA, IL, KS, KY, MO, NY, and UT are weeks late.
The apparent culprit? Ed. Dept. layoffs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Tens of millions of dollars for expenses schools have already incurred in CA, IL, KS, KY, MO, NY, and UT are weeks late.
The apparent culprit? Ed. Dept. layoffs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
States Get Antsy as Education Department Layoffs Delay Millions for Schools
Reimbursements for federal education aid are weeks late, according to state chiefs.
www.edweek.org
March 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
New: At least 7 states are waiting on delayed federal reimbursements for K-12 school funding.
Tens of millions of dollars for expenses schools have already incurred in CA, IL, KS, KY, MO, NY, and UT are weeks late.
The apparent culprit? Ed. Dept. layoffs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Tens of millions of dollars for expenses schools have already incurred in CA, IL, KS, KY, MO, NY, and UT are weeks late.
The apparent culprit? Ed. Dept. layoffs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
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State lawmakers are planning to hold four hearings to gather public input on Gov. Murphy’s $58 billion budget, which calls for hiking taxes by more than $1 billion.
If you can't attend a hearing, you can also send comments on the proposed budget to lawmakers via email (full details in story).
If you can't attend a hearing, you can also send comments on the proposed budget to lawmakers via email (full details in story).
Public hearings set for NJ governor’s record budget plan | NJ Spotlight News
State lawmakers have four public hearings upcoming to gather input on Gov. Phil Murphy’s record-high, $58 billion proposed budget.
www.njspotlightnews.org
March 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
State lawmakers are planning to hold four hearings to gather public input on Gov. Murphy’s $58 billion budget, which calls for hiking taxes by more than $1 billion.
If you can't attend a hearing, you can also send comments on the proposed budget to lawmakers via email (full details in story).
If you can't attend a hearing, you can also send comments on the proposed budget to lawmakers via email (full details in story).
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New Jersey school segregation case: Back to the courts after mediation fails to forge an agreement
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2025/02/19/new-jersey-school-segregation-case-back-to-court-after-mediation-fails/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2025/02/19/new-jersey-school-segregation-case-back-to-court-after-mediation-fails/
New Jersey school segregation case: Mediation between parties end, kicking case back to court
After 15 months of mediation on a remedy to address the state’s entrenched school segregation, the parties will return to battle it out in court. The latest comes as policies to fortify diversity, equity, and inclusion practices are under attack.
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February 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
New Jersey school segregation case: Back to the courts after mediation fails to forge an agreement
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2025/02/19/new-jersey-school-segregation-case-back-to-court-after-mediation-fails/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2025/02/19/new-jersey-school-segregation-case-back-to-court-after-mediation-fails/
Major update in NJ's school segregation case here: Mediation fails, kicking the case back to the courts www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2025/... via @chalkbeat.org
New Jersey school segregation case: Mediation between parties end, kicking case back to court
After 15 months of mediation on a remedy to address the state’s entrenched school segregation, the parties will return to battle it out in court. The latest comes as policies to fortify diversity, equ...
www.chalkbeat.org
February 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Major update in NJ's school segregation case here: Mediation fails, kicking the case back to the courts www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2025/... via @chalkbeat.org
“I’m not going to back down in defending you,” NJ AG Matt Platkin said to families this morning at the first statewide Dreamers Resource Fair at Kean University. “Know I stand with you today and each of the days that will come.”
January 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
“I’m not going to back down in defending you,” NJ AG Matt Platkin said to families this morning at the first statewide Dreamers Resource Fair at Kean University. “Know I stand with you today and each of the days that will come.”
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Newark must return $33,650 of its state aid for violating use of public funds, monitor finds
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2024/11/27/newark-to-refund-30000-in-state-aid-for-inappropriate-use-of-public-funds/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2024/11/27/newark-to-refund-30000-in-state-aid-for-inappropriate-use-of-public-funds/
District’s staff fun day violated state rules on spending taxpayer money, monitor finds
The Newark Board of Education agreed to return more than $30,000 in aid to the state and ensure that future events meet statutory requirements.
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November 27, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Newark must return $33,650 of its state aid for violating use of public funds, monitor finds
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2024/11/27/newark-to-refund-30000-in-state-aid-for-inappropriate-use-of-public-funds/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2024/11/27/newark-to-refund-30000-in-state-aid-for-inappropriate-use-of-public-funds/
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Newark Public Schools taps Planned Parenthood to teach sex ed, health care to students with disabilities
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2024/11/20/planned-parenthood-teaches-consent-sex-education-to-students-with-disabilities/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2024/11/20/planned-parenthood-teaches-consent-sex-education-to-students-with-disabilities/
Planned Parenthood provides eight sex ed workshops for Newark students with disabilities
Students with disabilities at American History High School are learning about sexuality, healthy relationships, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity among other health-related topics.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 20, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Newark Public Schools taps Planned Parenthood to teach sex ed, health care to students with disabilities
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2024/11/20/planned-parenthood-teaches-consent-sex-education-to-students-with-disabilities/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2024/11/20/planned-parenthood-teaches-consent-sex-education-to-students-with-disabilities/
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"Billionaire wrestling executive Linda McMahon is President-elect Donald Trump’s expected pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education"--
via @ericameltzer.bsky.social
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Ready for a fight? Trump to pick wrestling exec Linda McMahon to head education department
President-elect Trump is expected to pick the co-chair of his transition team to lead the education department. She has little experience in education and may be asked to dismantle the agency.
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November 20, 2024 at 1:04 AM
"Billionaire wrestling executive Linda McMahon is President-elect Donald Trump’s expected pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education"--
via @ericameltzer.bsky.social
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Conservatives have wanted to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education for a long time, and it hasn't happened yet. I think it's more important to look at what the department does and how the federal role might change. www.chalkbeat.org/2024/08/24/i...
What it would mean to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education
Calls to abolish the U.S. Department of Education have been around nearly as long as the department itself. Now the 2024 campaign is breathing new life into an old idea.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 15, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Conservatives have wanted to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education for a long time, and it hasn't happened yet. I think it's more important to look at what the department does and how the federal role might change. www.chalkbeat.org/2024/08/24/i...
Reposted by Catherine Carrera
Families can apply for schools using Newark Enrolls or Newark Common App. Here’s what to know. - https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2024/11/13/families-can-apply-for-schools-using-newark-enrolls-application-what-to-know/
The Newark Enrolls application deadline is Feb. 7. Here’s how you can apply.
Newark families must use separate applications to apply for traditional public or charter schools.
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November 13, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Families can apply for schools using Newark Enrolls or Newark Common App. Here’s what to know. - https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2024/11/13/families-can-apply-for-schools-using-newark-enrolls-application-what-to-know/