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 statewide snapshot of campaign contributions from 2019–2024. While our previous reports focused on county-level data, this analysis covers over 168,000 records and offers a broader look at political giving across New Jersey.

Then, don’t miss Shauna’s thought-provoking article on the controversial Turf Field—a must-read for anyone who’s been following the issue or cares about our local ecosystem.

Also in this issue, John takes a close look at New Jersey’s student loan debt crisis, breaking down what every parent or college-bound student should know before signing on the dotted line.

As we wind down, we check in on the latest signals from Mayor Devanney—is a 2026 run in the works? We also touch on questions surrounding this year’s election, the $30K PR firm, and the Mayor’s wellness initiative. A strange mix, maybe—but that’s Berkeley Heights.

Finally, we wrap things up with our notes from the week and a look back at our top three articles from March.

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