Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · 4h

CALL TO ACTION!!

The gubernatorial race is extremely close. Republicans are pulling more Independent voters.

It is extremely important to get the word out that Ciattarelli is just too extreme.

NJPEC social media posts can be found here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...

PLEASE SHARE THESE!

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · 7d

drive.google.com/file/d/1CE1G...

MAGA Jack on veterans and military service.mp4

drive.google.com

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · 7d

drive.google.com/file/d/12tL9...

MAGA Jack on tariffs Final.mp4

drive.google.com

1

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Sep 9

PLEASE SUPPORT THE MIKIE SHERRILL CAMPAIGN!

You can find out about volunteering opportunities at this link:
www.mobilize.us/njvictory2025/

MAGA Jack supports the goals of Project 2025 on education. Me must not win this race!

Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · NJ Victory 2025 on Mobilize

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with NJ Victory 2025.

www.mobilize.us

2

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Sep 9

A light continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided to participants.

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Sep 9

Lay groundwork for action planning by forming strategic working groups aligned to each of the agreed-upon strategies.
This convening is an essential step in NJPEC’s evolution from a responsive grassroots network to a strategically aligned, coordinated, and proactive organization w/ long-term impact.

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Sep 9

Co-create a shared vision for NJPEC’s impact in defending and advancing public education in New Jersey;
Identify and agree on 4–5 core strategies that will guide the organization’s collective efforts over the next 3–5 years;

1

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Sep 9

This is your chance to have input on the future of NJPEC.
Purpose of the Meeting:
The purpose of this Strategic Planning Meeting is to bring together key stakeholders of the NJPEC to: Clarify & affirm the foundational beliefs and values that guide our Coalition;

1

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Sep 9

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER NOW:
NJPEC Strategic Planning Meeting 2025
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 FROM 8:30 AM TO 2:15 PM ON THE CAMPUS OF RUTGERS UNIVERSITY AT 41 GORDON RD., SUITE C, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854 (Ample free parking available) www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA4...

NJPEC Strategic Planning Meeting 2025

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 FROM 8:30 AM TO 2:15 PM AT 41 GORDON RD., SUITE C, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854 (Ample free parking available) Purpose of the Meeting The purpose of this Strategic Planning Meeting...

www.signupgenius.com

2 1

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 15

So concerned about protecting children yet last Halloween she and her husband's dressed up as Dr Nassar and a sexually molested cheerleader! Real funny, huh.

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 15

Her response

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 14

🚨Breaking: Moms for Liberty leader in New Jersey, Alexandra Bougher, was removed from her leadership role in her Girl Scouts Troop after vocalizing concerns about the alleged shift toward LGBTQIA+ activism.

Thank you Girl Scouts of America for standing up for inclusion.

2 2 3

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 11

An excellent article by Jordan Coll of the New Jersey Urban News.

njurbannews.com/2025/08/11/n...

New Jersey Schools See K-12 Funds Reversed, Yet Uncertainty Lingers

Legal action restored $158 million in New Jersey K-12 funds, protecting schools and vital programs amid ongoing funding challenges.

njurbannews.com

1

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

With the 250th anniversary of the United States taking place next year, it is of the utmost importance to continue to heed the lessons of our founding fathers at a time our democracy is being challenged.

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

An article from "Time" about the need for public education to ensure the success of our democracy. It was discussed by our founding fathers before our Constitution was even ratified & was most definitely on the mind of many of them including Washington, Jefferson and Adams.
time.com/5891261/earl...

America’s Founders Recognized the Need for Public Education. Democracy Requires Maintaining That Commitment

America’s education story is ultimately a story of the tension between the idea that the nation’s democracy rests on the foundation of education and the inability to ever fully deliver on that commitm...

time.com

1 1

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

Check out the latest from the Coalition sponsored blog, "As a Matter of Fact."

asamatteroffact.substack.com/p/a-dangerou...

A Dangerous Legal Assault on LGBTQ+/Transgender Rights Is Unfolding in New Jersey

The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) will only be satisfied with the total elimination of the LGBTQ+/Transgender community

asamatteroffact.substack.com

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

Check out the latest from the Coalition sponsored blog, "As a Matter of Fact."

asamatteroffact.substack.com/p/a-dangerou...

A Dangerous Legal Assault on LGBTQ+/Transgender Rights Is Unfolding in New Jersey

The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) will only be satisfied with the total elimination of the LGBTQ+/Transgender community

asamatteroffact.substack.com

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

Excellent training on bias in K-12 from the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights that we recommend for all current Board of Education members, Board of Education candidates, Administrators and Teachers. Aug 14, 2025 09:30 AM

njoag.zoomgov.com/meeting/regi...

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

Excellent training on bias in K-12 from the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights that we recommend for all current Board of Education members, Board of Education candidates, Administrators and Teachers. Aug 14, 2025 09:30 AM

njoag.zoomgov.com/meeting/regi...

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

Moms for Liberty has endorsed the following candidates in 2025:
Gregg Mele for US Senate
Mary Guinchard for US Congress NJ District 5
Jerry Taylor for NJ State Assembly District 38
Robert Auth for State Assemblyman
Let's work to make sure these right wing extremist candidates do not get elected.

1 1

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is observed throughout August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages.

It's a time to emphasize how vaccines protect individuals and communities from preventable diseases and encourage everyone to ensure they are up-to-date.

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

WE ARE HALFWAY TO OUR GOFUNDME GOAL OF $3,000 FOR THE COST OF BOE CANDIDATE SAFETY AND SECURITY TRAINING. PLEASE DONATE AT THIS LINK.
gofund.me/6cc9c38a

We continue to request donations to our GoFundMe campaign to pay for BOE candidate training from "Right to Be."

Any donation, no matter how small

Donate to Support NJPEC: Training for Safe Campaigns, organized by Michael Gottesman

As part of the EVERY SEAT CLAIMED program of Board of Education candidate… Michael Gottesman needs your support for Support NJPEC: Training for Safe Campaigns

gofund.me

1 1 3

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

ARIZONA - A CASE STUDY FOR VOUCHERS DESTABILIZING PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Voucher programs are designed to take funding away from public schools in order to destabilize them & eventually eliminate them. The exact plan of Project 2025 & the GOP agenda. Here is proof!
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

Public schools are closing as Arizona’s school voucher program soars

Arizona, with a marketplace of school options and universal vouchers, offers a window into the GOP vision for K-12 education

www.washingtonpost.com

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

HOW MEDICAID CUTS WILL IMPACT OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NEW JERSEY.
Special-education advocates and some public school districts are bracing for potential budget constraints as they prepare for the $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts the president signed into law last month.

wapo.st/45l74Of

www.medicaid.gov

1 1

New Jersey Public Education Coalition @njpec.bsky.social · Aug 7

FOR THOSE ADVOCATING AT BOE MEETINGS.
This manual designed to help people who will be advocating at a Board of Education meeting. It is an excellent source of information and organization so I am making it available to everyone.

hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/welcoming-sc...

hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com

1