Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Before the Murphy administration concluded, several critical pieces of legislation were signed into law. “Bell-to-Bell” Cell Phone Ban: Effective for the 2026-27 school year, this law restricts student phone use during school hours. The policy reflects recommendations from the Commission on the Effects of Social Media Usage on Adolescents, of which […]
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Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot 2025: Maternal and Infant Health
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Download Data Snapshot Newark Data Snapshots 2025 Newark Kids Count Reports Over the past decade, Newark has made notable progress in improving infant health outcomes, with declines in low birthweight, preterm births, and mortality rates. However, significant disparities persist, with Black, non-Hispanic residents experiencing worse outcomes. This data snapshot on Newark […]
“Parenting Is Easy!” …Said No New Parent Ever!
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Diane Dellanno Senior Policy Analyst Early Childhood For more information on this topic, contact Diane at ddellanno@acnj.org Anyone who is a parent, or knows someone who is a new parent, understands that all parents of newborns could use a little extra support when they welcome the newborn into their lives. […]
Happy Healthy Dads = Happy Healthy Children
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Keith Hadad Staff Writer For more information on this topic (or for more dad jokes!), contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org. This Father’s Day, let’s take time to appreciate how much love, joy, and fun fathers bring into the lives of their families. Being the best superhero, teacher, and role model a […]
Did you know NJ is one of just 11 states with a Paid Family Leave program?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Olivia Carrara Leontine Young Fellow What is NJ’s Paid Family Leave? New Jersey is one of the only 11 states that mandates paid family leave. In its basic form, NJ’s family leave program is financed by worker payroll deductions. These finances are provided to parents through the NJ Family Leave […]
