December 2025

         The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. - B.B. King

Did you know that the United Nations has engaged in more than 50 years of advocacy to advance equity and inclusion for people with disabilities?  December 3, 2025, is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  This year’s event looks forward to the 2030 strategic plan and will issue a global call to action to "Amplify the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future."  Learn more about the IDPD and the work happening globally to advance equity and inclusion at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. 

Annually, New Jersey schools serve more than 8,000 students of military-connected families. Check out the new NJ DOE website page dedicated to resources for military connected families with students receiving special education services,  including the new guidance document ‘Guidance for Military Connected Families with Students in Special Education’.