By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The conversation became heated at times on Monday night, as the Montclair school Board of Education attempted to answer some of the questions parents had, weeks […]
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Montclair Education Association objects to student equity advocate presentation
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Montclair Education Association members voiced objections to what they said is a lack of communication with teachers concerning students’ allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment or academic […]
Montclair student equity advocate talks first months on job
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Joseph Graham deals with students who say they are victims of racial discrimination, sexual harassment, academic sabotage, HIB (harassment, intimidation and bullying) denial and in student […]
Suspensions, special education continue to be focus at Montclair BOE meeting
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The subject of suspensions and equity continued to come up for discussion at the Monday, Jan. 22, BOE meeting. The meeting – a relatively short one, […]
Reports find students of color, special ed more likely to be suspended in Montclair
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Students of color and special education students, especially boys, are disproportionately more likely to be suspended or reported for discipline issues in Montclair’s schools. Those were […]
Montclair BOE finally approves posting of job for student equity advocate role
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The student advocate position took center stage at Monday night’s board of education meeting. And the discussion, both between board members and the public, got rather […]
Montclair assistant superintendent being considered for Teaneck job
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Montclair’s assistant superintendent of equity is reported to be in the running for the superintendent position in Teaneck. An announcement on that district’s website last week […]