A strong early care and education system that includes high-quality preschool provides young children with the educational foundation they need to be successful in kindergarten and beyond. For more than 20 years, New Jersey’s nationally recognized preschool program has served thousands of young children throughout the state. Since 2017, the New Jersey Department of Education […]
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New Jersey Kids Count County Pocket Guide 2023
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BLOG: Your Child’s Education Rights: Addressing Mental Health Concerns
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 […]
Nina Peckman Testimony in front of State Board Education on Equity and Equality in Education
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April 2023 Update – Message from Mary
Posted 1/13/2023 Mary Coogan, Esq. ACNJ Pres/CEO ACNJ: One Mission, Many Faces On March 29th, ACNJ staff and board hosted a celebration for ACNJ former president Cecilia Zalkind, acknowledging her nearly four decades of advocacy on behalf of children and families. Ceil certainly felt the love in the room, as stories were shared by staff, […]
