BHCW 09/17/2023 Newsletter

This week’s newsletter opens with an in-depth look at New Jersey’s special education data, comparing suburban and city districts to expose deep-rooted disparities and systemic inequities in educational outcomes. We then turn to the April 8th Berkeley Heights Town Council meeting, where the Township budget quietly passed with little scrutiny. Inside, you’ll find a detailed breakdown—plus explosive remarks from former...

This week’s newsletter is packed with new insights from 2024.We kick things off with our deep dive into the recently released NJ DOE School Performance Reports. This includes our brand-new 7-District Comparison Dashboard, an Interactive School Performance Explorer, and a comprehensive review of every school in the Berkeley Heights Public School District (BHPSNJ). Next, we unveil a major release: a...

This week’s newsletter opens with the newly released 2024 statewide property tax data—complete with an interactive tool and in-depth analysis. We then turn to the March 25, 2025 Town Council Meeting, where concerned residents challenged the Mayor, Town Council, and Recreation Department on their tactics—only to be met with “ends justify the means” responses. Next, we feature two community voices:...