State Testing, Literacy Curriculum Discussed

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New Jersey — Discussion of school testing results and a new trend in teaching literacy was a subject that came up during a recent Borough Council meeting. Councilman Steven Oglesby noted, “a couple of months ago there was a standardized testing done in the schools (statewide) and Lakehurst fared exceptionally poorly. 6th graders fell 94% and when I spoke with the School Board President (James Malden) his answer was ‘well they are going to get rid of that test.’”

Why it matters: The educational framework in New Jersey is undergoing significant scrutiny as testing results highlight systemic failures in literacy. The shift towards the Science of Reading represents an urgent effort to revamp instructional methods and enhance student literacy outcomes.

What to watch:

• Implementation of the Science of Reading across school districts.
• Future testing results to evaluate the effectiveness of new literacy strategies.
• Potential funding changes related to educational performance metrics.

Key figures:

• Steven Oglesby, Councilman — raised concerns about literacy testing outcomes.
• James Malden, School Board President — involved in discussions about testing and curriculum changes.
• Loren Fuhring, Lakehurst School Superintendent — addressed the district’s approach to literacy instruction.

Source credibility: Jersey Shore Online, a local news outlet known for community-focused reporting, provides reliable coverage of local educational issues.

Published: March 30, 2026 2:30 PM

Source: Jersey Shore Online — https://go.noligarchy.us/cQ8dnw