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Save Our Schools NJ
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SOSNJ is a grassroots, all-volunteer organization of parents and other public school supporters who believe that every child in New Jersey should have access to a high quality education.
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Action needed! Please share! #EduSky

House Labor, Health and Human Relations, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee is meeting TODAY at 5pm.

They promised no Title I cuts. Now it’s –27%. Tell your Rep to vote NO on the House ed bill. Act now: actionnetwork.org/letters/they...
They said they would not cut Title I. They lied. K12 Ed budget SLASHED by the House.
House leaders just dropped their FY26 education bill, slashing $12.1 billion (15%) in K-12 funding for public education. It guts the very programs that keep our public schools running — while boosting...
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September 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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The administration has told states they will get their state allocation funding for before- and after-school programs. Compliance requirements apply.

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Trump Releases $1.4 Billion He Withheld From After-School Programs
More than $5 billion for education remains frozen.
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July 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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This is how much education funding is being withheld for #NJ It includes before- and afterschool funding, teacher training, support for English language learners…Congress approved this funding in March. It should have been released July 1.

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July 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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“New Jersey families, especially those with children and adults with disabilities rely on federal assistance for crucial programs that are now at risk,” said Julie Borst, Executive Director, Save Our Schools NJ Community Organizing. www.kim.senate.gov/senator-andy... #EduSky
Senator Andy Kim Hears From New Jersey Parents About Devastating Realities of Medicaid and Department of Education Cuts for Disability Community as Budget Fight Continues - U.S. Senator Andy Kim
Senator Andy Kim Hears From New Jersey Parents About Devastating Realities of Medicaid and Department of Education Cuts for Disability Community as Budget Fight Continues March 31, 2025 WASHINGTON, D....
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April 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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We want to share this. And for any NJ parents of students with disabilities, please let us know if you are having local issues.
ericmgarcia.bsky.social Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · Feb 16
If any parents of children with disabilities received similar emails like this, message me on Signal at emgarcia.85
leahgreenberg.bsky.social Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · Feb 16
the richest man in the world has decided that your kids don't deserve special education programs
March 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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No surprises here. Project 2025 was clear on terminating the US Department of Education, an agency largely focused on the civil rights of students.

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | Trump Advisers Weigh Plan to Dismantle Education Department
Under discussion is an executive order that could shut down key functions of the agency.
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February 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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The @edlawcenter.bsky.social has a new "interactive tool that allows users to estimate potential federal funding losses." Search by state and Title I, IDEA, Impact Aid, and other sources. Any cuts will substantially hurt students everywhere. edlawcenter.org/research/tru... #EduSky
Trump 2.0 Federal Revenue Tool - Education Law Center
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February 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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VOUCHERS = Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, Education Freedom Account, Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, Choice Scholarship Program, Opportunity Scholarship Program, Education Choice Scholarship, Tax Credit Scholarship, Education Savings Account... #EduSky (thanks @palan57.bsky.social)
joshcowenmi.bsky.social Josh Cowen @joshcowenmi.bsky.social · Jan 16
Does it fund private K12 tuition? Then it’s a voucher—however else they want to brand it.

Only now, the newest versions have more waste and fraud built in.

My latest newsletter @edlawcenter.bsky.social @pfpsorg.bsky.social 👇
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Vouchers By Any Other Name Are Still Vouchers—And Let’s Talk About Fraud
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January 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Please tune in this afternoon at 2pm EST for an important discussion on students' rights.

Register at the link. edlawcenter.org/catherine-lh...

#EduSky
January 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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We applaud Senator Gopal for holding this hearing; hopefully, there will be others. Transparency is a primary concern. How are the public funds spent? Who are their board members? Are public meetings properly announced? Are board meeting minutes available? #EduSky 1/x
December 17, 2024 at 2:56 PM
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SOSNJ has long advocated for the end of the NJ high school exit exam requirement. It's time for it to go. Only six states use this regressive policy and it's never been a federal requirement. We thank Senator Turner for her unwavering commitment to end it.
December 16, 2024 at 3:32 PM
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Webinar tomorrow, December 16th at 4pm EST, hosted by @edlawcenter.bsky.social on public school funding. An important conversation about what to expect and what can be done at the state level (looking at you NJ Legislature). Funding matters! #EduSky

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What Do We Do Now? Money Matters More Than Ever So States Can Make the Grade! - Education Law Center
Join ELC for the Second of Three Not-to-be-Missed Webinars About the Future of Public Education During Trump 2.0: What...
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December 15, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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Tomorrow! November 21st at 2pm EST! Register!

The first webinar in a series - No to School Vouchers!

edlawcenter.org/what-do-we-d...
What Do We Do Now? Join ELC for 3 not-to-be-missed webinars about the future of public education during Trump 2.0
What Do We Do Now? Join ELC for 3 not-to-be-missed webinars about the future of public education during Trump 2.0
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November 20, 2024 at 8:43 PM
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OOPS! Not today! Thursday, Nov. 21st. at 2pm. Please sign up!!!
November 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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We agree!
barnesandnoble.com Barnes & Noble @barnesandnoble.com · Nov 17
Don’t like a book? Don’t read it. Pretty simple.
November 18, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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Today at 2pm EST, the Education Law Center is hosting a webinar on school vouchers. This is the first in a series on what’s next for public education.

#EduSky #PublicEducation

edlawcenter.org/what-do-we-d...
What Do We Do Now? Join ELC for 3 not-to-be-missed webinars about the future of public education during Trump 2.0
What Do We Do Now? Join ELC for 3 not-to-be-missed webinars about the future of public education during Trump 2.0
edlawcenter.org
November 18, 2024 at 4:58 PM