Teacher-Training Programs Win Concessions on Proposed Federal Rule
By Kelly Field, Washington Teacher colleges and their accreditors pushed back against a Department of Education plan to tighten…
Majority of New Jerseyans give their hometowns, schools positive ratings
But poll finds upbeat outlook toward entire state down slightly BY TOM HESTER SR., NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Two in three New…
Senate Hearing to Refocus Attention on Tenure Reform
With no vote planned, Sen. Ruiz still has time to work out the details of her high-profile bill By…
From Snobs to ‘Pointy-Headed College Professors’ to ‘Eggheads’
By Emma Roller When Rick Santorum called President Obama “a snob” for wanting more Americans to attend college, it…
‘Youps’: Newark’s expensive, excess school staff
By Joan Whitlow/For The Star-Ledger […] Joseph Del Grosso, the Newark Teachers Union president, protested that he’s seen the…
Will NJ Go Public With Teacher Ratings?
Cerf says ‘No,’ but release of teacher evaluations in NYC raises questions By John Mooney When New York City…
Acting N.J. education chief reconsiders using school free-lunch programs to measure poverty
By Jessica Calefati/The Star-Ledger TRENTON — Tucked into an 80-page report on Gov. Chris Christie’s plan to overhaul distribution of state…
Cerf Will Pay to See Progress on School Reform Agenda
New Innovation Fund will reward schools for making goals and hitting targets By John Mooney Can financial rewards help bring…
State chides NJCU professor for ‘inappropriate’ and ‘highly offensive’ comments regarding colleague
By Terrence T. McDonald/The Jersey Journal A former New Jersey City University professor has been cited by the state…
Winners and Losers for School Aid
Complicated formula hits some NJ cities hard while suburban schools see gains By John Mooney The first details are…
Higher Ed Would Pick Up Six Percent Under Planned 2013 Budget
Christie boosts direct aid to schools but facilities help is still under construction By John Mooney Gov. Chris Christie…
Dr. Cornel West Speaks on Student Debt Week of Action
We had the opportunity to see Dr. West in person. He wanted to pass on the importance of participating…
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