In Memoriam: Dr. Cheryl Chavis
It is with great sadness that SPAN Parent Advocacy Network shares the passing of Dr. Cheryl Chavis, a fierce advocate for children and families.
Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Landmark Desegregation Ruling in Brown v. Board of Education
Students thrive when families are engaged in the school community. Research tells us that authentically engaging with families increases the likelihood of student success.
SPAN Awarded Statewide Family Engagement Center Grant
Students thrive when families are engaged in the school community. Research tells us that authentically engaging with families increases the likelihood of student success.
SPAN Mourns the Loss of N.J. Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver
The leadership and staff at SPAN Parent Advocacy Network would like to join a growing chorus of voices mourning the loss of New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver.
Disability Rights Icon Judy Heumann Has Passed
It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the passing of Judy Heumann. Known to the world as ” the Mother” of the disability rights movement, she was a friend and fierce supporter of SPAN.
In Memoriam: Robert “Bobby” Silverstein
It is with profound sadness that SPAN shares the news of the passing of disability rights champion Robert “Bobby” Silverstein.
Diana Autin Presented with CADRE’s 2022 Anita Engiles Keys to Access Award
CADRE, The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education, presented SPAN Executive Co-Director, Diana Autin with their prestigious Anita Engiles Keys to Access Award during their 2022 Symposium on Dispute Resolution in Special Education on October 27.
SPAN Celebrates Native American Heritage Month with a Land Acknowledgement
The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network is pleased to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. SPAN acknowledges that the United States is Native American land, and that our office at 35 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ is sited on the ancient lands of the Munsee Lenape Nation. We...Carolyn Hayer – Promotion to Executive Director
For Immediate Release Date: October 13, 2022 To: SPAN EmployeesBORA SPAN Stakeholders – Distribution SPAN Board of Directors From: John Morel, President, SPAN Board of Directors Subject: Carolyn Hayer – Promotion to Executive Director Most of you are aware that...