NJ21st

NJ21st is an independent nonprofit civic-journalism organization -managed by John Migueis, contrarian and libertarian without a party- Editorial Team.

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Parents can step up and hold their District Accountable for using invasive programs like Gaggle. @bhpsnj

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Despite clear affirmations of ethics violations by both the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) and the School Ethics Commission (SEC), the case remains stuck at the Commissioner of Education’s desk while the firm defending the accused board members notably counts both a sitting state senator and a sitting state assemblyman on its staff.

https://t.co/B7vZ6FL2RJ

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Candidate Statement: Thank You, Berkeley Heights!

https://t.co/Obd01ja2Qc

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As Millburn prepares to vote on shifting to a Council-Manager form of government, resident Viswa Reddy argues that the Charter Study Commission's proposal prioritizes insider convenience over voter accountability and warns that the referendum reflects a disconnect between local Democratic leadership and the electorate.

https://t.co/2Uex5GyF1h

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As we’ve been reporting, NJ’s recovery is a mixed bag.

A BLS update that came out yesterday has NJ’s unemployment rate at 4.8%; it was 5.1% last April.

Remember though, unemployment numbers can move for more than one reason (people just stop looking for example), so it’s important take in the full context, including WARN notices.

With that said, this new number puts NJ in the smaller group of states where unemployment decreased year-over-year.

BLS reported that 19 states had unemployment-rate increases, 6 states had decreases and 25 states plus D.C. stayed relatively flat.

Link: https://t.co/qdR1o0t4B0

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As Schools continue to spend dollars on invasive, harmful student surveillance programs - parents and students can push back. Learn more at https://t.co/7pnfIddx4s

@bhpsnj

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AP classes saved, bus rates see a big increase and major privacy concerns over new AI monitoring software - the 06/01 Berkeley Heights BOE Meeting

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Our 7 Dashboard Districts "Meet Requirements" for special education in the 2026 state data but the underlying metrics tell a more complicated story:

https://t.co/54zFrQrMwO

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When school boards weaponize their authority against parents and dissenters, who holds them accountable? Randolph resident Eliza Schleifstein breaks down the NJSBA's new Civility Project and why it’s time for local boards to sign the pledge.

https://t.co/PpL1k8Wq1S

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We have created a 'What we're watching' section that includes information about Gaggle, and student surveillance, ways to protect students from Gaggle and ways students and parents can legally protest and hold the District accountable for its decision; including free legal resources in the event of an adverse event involving Gaggle and @bhpsnj

Learn more by going to our new Gaggle Section...https://t.co/7q6J1XOtOf

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Candidate Statement: Primary Day in Berkeley Heights Sets Stage for Mayor’s Race and Council Write-In Effort

https://t.co/5s5rNhUkSA

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Layoff Trend Continues: NJ WARN Notices Highest in Four Years”

https://t.co/kkRJAwXUUd

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Reminder that the Berkeley Heights BOE Meeting is on tonight due to last weeks cancellation. Very few minor changes from Thursdays agenda to tonight - so our breakdown still applies: https://t.co/jAsZaKYZMZ

One of the items we remain concerned about is the District's potential approval of Gaggle: https://t.co/qFiILSct3j

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Summit’s upcoming June 3rd City Council agenda features critical policy updates, including a proposed $78.13 hourly fee for police camera footage review, new drone restrictions, a ban on AI data centers, and $10.5M in bond ordinances.

https://t.co/zJbB9HqCp6

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NJ21st sent @cityofsummitnj a letter regarding an ordinance being introduced on the upcoming June 3 Common Council agenda that raises questions and concerns.

We sincerely hope the Mayor and Members of the Common Council will reconsider their position, halt the introduction of this measure, and protect public transparency by creating exemptions for residents and journalists.

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This week in Trenton, we look at four key areas legislators will be tackling: a new statewide EMS planning bill; two school funding bills, including one aimed at districts in development-restricted areas like the Highlands and Pinelands; the Senate housing agenda, including ADUs and a bill that would direct property-transfer revenue to affordable housing; and an NJ Transit accountability bill that would let riders see where delays are coming from.

https://t.co/ewcMFuM1pp

[CJ Griffin @CJGriffinEsq]

Despite the propaganda from DHS/ICE, it’s important to remember the people detained at Delaney Hall are human beings worthy of compassion.

https://t.co/UWnImCWIbi

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This was a consequential week for NJ residents- AI surveillance in schools, ongoing economic warning signs and local spending starts to pick up as budgets got approved. Read the full summary:

https://t.co/FC6gMMLmkP

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Inside the Berkeley Heights Athletic Committee: Fees, Fields and Locker Room Equity

https://t.co/hgvfkfDLC1