Opinion: From Bad to Worse — the Legislature Takes a Stab at Tenure Reform
An unproven, unreliable framework for reform is no better — and possibly worse — than today’s failed scheme …
Hey, deep pockets: Your name just could save (PA) higher ed
BY MICHAEL BÉRUBÉ HERE WE go again. Last year, Governor Tom Corbett proposed a budget that would have slashed…
Cory Booker and Chris Christie: Teachers Should Live in Downtown Newark
Dana Goldstein Yesterday Newark Mayor Cory Booker, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and several private developers and investors—including Goldman…
Consolidation details released in Newark school closings plan
By Jessica Calefati/The Star-Ledger NEWARK — Nearly one week after Newark Superintendent Cami Anderson unveiled plans to close seven…
The Tale of Two Troubled NJ School Districts
Paterson may turn takeover page, while Newark’s state control faces court challenge By John Mooney New Jersey’s state control…
2012 Exemplary Elementary Educator Recognition Program
The State Department of Education invites you to recommend exemplary elementary (grades K-5) classroom teachers, specialists, and principals who…
N.J. education commissioner likes tenure reform bill, wants pay changes
TRENTON — New Jersey’s top education official said Tuesday there is much he likes about a Democratic-sponsored teacher tenure…
Pennsylvania Governor Again Proposes Deep Cuts for Public Colleges
Nearly a year ago, Gov. Tom Corbett of Pennsylvania urged state legislators to cut in half the state’s spending…
Jan. Council Voice: Locals Ramp up Campus Protests over Stalled Contract Negotiations
The Council’s collective bargaining agreements for our full‐time/part‑time and adjunct faculty units expired on June 30, 2011, and since…
Bill to change N.J. teacher tenure rules is reintroduced by lawmaker
By Megan DeMarco/Statehouse Bureau TRENTON — State Sen. Teresa Ruiz introduced a bill today that would dramatically overhaul teacher…
Newark Teacher’s Union President Discusses City School Closures
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No extra cuts in college funding in Bergen County proposed budget
BY JOHN C. ENSSLIN, STAFF WRITER, The Record Bergen County’s proposed 2012 budget would not cut education funding beyond…
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