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www.chalkbeat.org How education did (and didn’t) shape the midterm elections Affordability, immigration, and democracy dominated voters’ priorities in the 2026 midterms. But polling suggests education may have given Democrats an overlooked advantage. 
www.chalkbeat.org Spanish-speaking parents want Newark school board to hear their concerns without a filter At last month’s school board meeting, Superintendent Roger León acted as a translator for some Spanish-speaking parents. They say he left out some important information. 
www.chalkbeat.org State test scores for Newark are out — but be careful about comparing them with previous results There’s a big divide between scores for Newark Public Schools students and those in charter schools. New Jersey debuted a new state test this year, which makes it hard to determine year-over-year... 
www.chalkbeat.org Will New Jersey join Trump’s school choice program? Sherrill has yet to decide New Jersey has a long history with school voucher proposals that have stalled. Trump’s new federal program is putting the issue back in the spotlight. 