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CHALKBEAT: In school segregation case, New Jersey opposes appeal as think tank urges court to consider remedy
NJPI is featured in a recent Chalkbeat article for filing an amicus brief in New Jersey’s ongoing school segregation case....
NJ MONITOR: New Jersey asks appellate court to deny school desegregation case appeal
In a recent development in the Latino Action Network v. State of New Jersey lawsuit, the state has requested the...
NJ ED REPORT: To Address State School Segregation, Give Families a Choice, Says NJPI
In a recent NJ Education Report piece, he highlights how expanding the Interdistrict School Choice Program—an existing, underutilized solution—can offer...
DC JOURNAL: A Student’s Education Fate Shouldn’t Be Decided by a ZIP Code
Don’t miss this compelling piece in the DC Journal by NJPI Board Member Erica Jedynak. Erica shines a light on...
NJ Spotlight News: Will school choice help integrate NJ schools?
New Jersey’s Interdistrict Public School Choice Program is proving to be a vital tool for expanding educational opportunities, promoting diversity,...
Press Releases
Press Release: NJ POLICY INSTITUTE FILES AMICUS BRIEF IN SCHOOL SEGRATION LAWSUIT
The New Jersey Policy Institute (NJPI) has filed an amicus brief in the ongoing school segregation lawsuit brought by the...
NJPI Testifies to Assembly Budget Committee: Expand Interdistrict Public School Choice
TRENTON—Wells Winegar, Executive Director of the NJ Policy Institute (NJPI), today testified before the New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee, calling...
NJPI Commends Acting NJDOE Commissioner for Clearing Senate Judiciary Committee NJPI
On February 20, 2025, Acting New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer cleared the Senate Judiciary and his nomination...
NJPI: Legislature can take Action to Desegregate NJ Schools by Expanding Interdistrict School Choice Program
“NJ Students Shouldn’t Have to Wait for a Court Decision”
...NJPI Responds to Governor Murphy’s State of the State
Expanding Interdistrict School Choice would make New Jersey “Stronger and Fairer”
...Blog Posts
Let’s Not Trade Trust for Red Tape: Why S1796 Misses the Mark
By Rosemary Becchi President & Founder, New Jersey Policy Institute At the New Jersey Policy Institute, our mission is to...
Summer’s Here — and So Are Higher Energy Bills
By Rosemary Becchi, NJPI President and Founder As the weather heats up, so will your electricity bill. Starting June 1,...
Opening Up Public School Access in New Jersey: Expanding Educational Options for Families
By Erica Jedynak, NJPI Board Member The Injustice New Jersey’s exclusionary system of assigning students to public schools based on...
NJPI Warns Against Costly Electrification Mandates at BPU Hearing on Energy Master Plan
Today, the New Jersey Policy Institute (NJPI) provided testimony at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) hearing regarding...
Unlocking Opportunities: The Case for Unfreezing and Expanding IDSC
The Interdistrict School Choice Program (IDSC) has long been a beacon of promise in New Jersey’s educational landscape. By allowing...
