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After two years of taking public input, resolutions from 11 municipalities, and 6000+ petition signatures, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has chosen to ignore us all and close 2/3 of the roads in Wharton State Forest. It’s time to take our woods back. Join the FREE WHARTON hike at Carranza Memorial on... The post DEP’s Wharton Road Closures: A Betrayal of Pine Barrens Heritage appeared first on New Jersey Project.| New Jersey Project
Imagine trying to save New Jersey from overflowing landfills by banning single-use plastic bags, only to discover that the ban actually led to more plastic. DOH! Bag Ban Concerns Back on May 4, 2022, the Democratic politicians decided to ban single-use plastic bags, expecting to reduce plastic pollution and promote environmental sustainability. This simple idea sounded decent unless...| New Jersey Project
New Jersey has dropped its education achievement score ranking to a shocking number 12, making it impossible to justify our high property taxes as a guarantee of superior K-12 education. Even though our taxes are diverted in massive amounts from the suburbs into poor districts, these funds are still failing to increase the success rate of...| New Jersey Project
School board races are often some of the most overlooked elections, not just in New Jersey but across the United States. Despite their importance, they tend to receive far less media coverage and public attention compared to higher-profile races like those for governor, state legislature, or Congress. However, these races are crucial because school board... The post Parent-Recommended School Board List 2024 appeared first on New Jersey Project.| New Jersey Project
Going back to school in New Jersey can feel like an endless stream of paperwork for parents. Often, important permission forms are overlooked amidst the yearly emergency contact form and technology use agreements. It’s crucial to review all documents thoroughly before signing them for your child. If you have any questions or need clarification, don’t... The post Be Painfully Aware of What You Sign appeared first on New Jersey Project.| New Jersey Project
Since 2019, there has been a 4656% increase in the number of children identifying as non-binary in New Jersey public schools. According to the graph below, this growth appears to be slowing down. In the 2019/2020 school year, 16 students identified as non-binary, and by the 2023/2024 school year, this number has risen to 791....| New Jersey Project
Molesters and predators lurk where the children are, whether it’s within the confines of the Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts, kid-centric businesses, or even public K-12 schools. This pervasive threat highlights the critical need for legislation aimed at protecting children and preventing the malicious intent of predators, making sure that it is difficult to exploit... The post Creepy Relationships Between Teachers and Kids appeared first on New Jersey Project.| New Jersey Project
“Manufactured Outrage” Senator Vin Gopal’s (LD11) intentional lack of awareness regarding the news stories concerning the contested books in New Jersey schools has him blatantly disregarding parental concerns over sexually explicit books. He seems to wrongly associate the issue with race without substantiated evidence. Despite the loud and public demands from parents to remove sexually... The post Are Parents Even Concerned about Sexualized Content? appeared first on New Jersey Project.| New Jersey Project
TRENTON, N.J., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — New Jersey students love having choices for what school they attend and are ready to demonstrate the power of options this National School Choice Week. At New Jersey’s largest celebration of learning during the Week, students, families, and local leaders will gather for an upbeat student showcase and community conversation about K-12 options and... The post School Choice Expo Friday Jan 26th appeared first on New Jersey Project.| New Jersey Project
The news outlets continue to lie and say “Parental Rights” is just a way to “out” kids and ignore transgender youth. That couldn’t be a bigger lie. New Jersey has been infringing on the rights of parents with regards to directing the care, custody, and control of their children as a family since 2020 when...| New Jersey Project
