$20 million deficit. 33% of fourth graders can’t do math at grade level.
Montclair’s plan isn’t working.
But you can change that.
What to Tell Montclair Schools
Email Montclair Schools
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Montclair should name math and reading as a priority in their strategic plan.
Montclair needs to set numerical goals for math and reading performance that can be tracked over time.
While math and reading aren't the only skills that matter, they are essential for every child's success.
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At any time in the school year, parents should be able to know how their child is performing against grade-level expectations.
Provide parents with real-time access to all formative assessments - benchmarks, screenings, and diagnostics.
Ensure each student has a plan to improve, with parents and teachers working together to track progress against the plan.
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Parents should know what goes into each grade in the report card. Grades differ significantly from school to school and class to class. Montclair parents deserve to know what grades really mean.
Schools should describe exactly what's included in each grade - quizzes, participation, attendance, homework?
Schools should also display each student's state test results for math, reading and science alongside the letter grades on the final report card.
Get In Touch with the Montclair Team
FAQs
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Because all Montclair children deserve a quality public education. And Montclair parents deserve honest conversations about academic performance.
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No, we want to improve the Montclair school district and all of New Jersey’s public schools.
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Like too many of New Jersey’s affluent suburbs, Montclair's academic results don't match their stellar reputation. So too many parents don’t realize that Montclair is failing their kids.
We want to see not only Montclair, but every town in New Jersey improve public education.
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No. We are a 501c3 nonprofit that does not engage in political activity.
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We are parents who believe every child in New Jersey deserves a quality public education. When it comes to educating our children, New Jersey’s current system isn’t cutting it.
Learn more about our founders here.
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About Montclair Schools
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Located just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair seems to provide an ideal suburban getaway. The school district is a major draw for young homebuyers and community members, receiving an overall rating of A, with all the elementary schools receiving an A or A- rating.
The average home price in Montclair is over $1 million and per-pupil spending is over $27,000 per student.
Yet alongside the charm of its downtown and pricey homes is an inconvenient truth about the true performance of Montclair’s public schools.
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Math
33% of 4th graders not on grade level
42% of 6th graders not on grade level
57% of students taking Algebra are not meeting course expectations
Reading
31% of 4th graders not on grade level
24% of 6th graders not on grade level
37% of 9th graders not on grade level
Source: NJ State Assessment Results