By Nina Peckman, ACNJ Education Staff Attorney Mental health and wellness have received increased attention over the past few years. Prior to the pandemic, calls from parents regarding behavior issues were typically centered around the school disciplinary responses. Requests for help for a child refusing to attend school or being barred due to mental health […]
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16 Years Later, NJ’s College Credit Transfer Law Continues Helping Students
ACNJ Senior Policy Analyst, Cynthia Rice, helped usher NJ’s College Credit Transfer Law through both Houses of the Legislature. A recent report regarding New Jersey’s College Credit Transfer Law showed that this 16-year-old piece of legislation is still helping students navigate the complexities of transferring credits from one institution of higher education to another. Known […]
Blog: Black Maternal Health Is…
Posted 4/14/2023 By Rose-Anne Uwague, Parent Ambassador, ACNJ Parent Leadership Council Parent of three children ages 6, 8, and a newborn. Lives in Jersey City in Legislative District 31. Advocating for better breastfeeding policies and accessible quality child care. I used to think very black or white. It’s either this or that. Now, I am […]
Honoring the Experience of the Black Mother – Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week
Are you aware of the stark maternal health disparities in New Jersey? Shockingly, a Black mother is seven times more likely to die from maternity-related complications compared to a white mother, and a Black baby is over three times more likely to die before their first birthday. Nurture NJ, the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), […]
Read ACNJ’s FY2024 Budget Testimony
Read ACNJ’s testimony on the proposed New Jersey FY2024 budget, offered by Senior Policy Analyst Cynthia Rice and Director of Policy Winifred Smith-Jenkins. Download the Testimony To: Members, Senate Budget Committee From: Cynthia Rice, Senior Policy Analyst, Advocates for Children of New Jersey Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Director of Policy, Advocates for Children of New Jersey Date: […]
