Decision to halt state’s first online charter schools draws criticism from parents, praise from pols
By Jessica Calefati/The Star-Ledger NEWARK—Lorna Bryant hoped to lead one of the only public schools in the state where…
Newark Union Head Barely Wins Re-Election After Zuckerberg-Donation-Funded Reform Plan
By Josh Eidelson Public school teachers cheer at a rally of thousands of teachers outside the Chicago Board of…
Sen. Stephen Sweeney’s attempted coup at Rutgers: Editorial
Senate President Stephen Sweeney’s bill to dismantle Rutgers’ Board of Trustees, if it passes, isn’t likely to survive the…
Effort to eliminate Rutgers Board of Trustees runs into roadblock
By Kelly Heyboer and Matt Friedman/ The Star-Ledger PISCATAWAY — State Senate President Stephen Sweeney’s attempt to pass a…
Lacking Definitive Ruling on Affirmative Action, Both Sides Claim Victory
By John Schwartz and Richard Perez- Pena WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s decision to send a thorny affirmative action…
Longtime Newark Teachers Union Chief Ekes Out Election to 10th Term
Upstart ‘New Vision’ slate nearly ousts longtime president, gains majority on union’s executive board By John Mooney Still outspoken,…
Study: Charter schools are improving, but performance still close to public schools
By Jeanette Rundquist/The Star-Ledger Students in charter schools fared better than those in traditional public schools in some states…
Facebook’s restrictions on Newark school grant tied to district leadership
By John Mooney […] Joseph Del Grosso, the president of the Newark Teachers Union, which reached the labor contract…
Editorial: N.J. students seeking citizenship should be granted in-state college tuition rates
Though previous efforts have foundered, the state Assembly is trying again on a measure to allow the children of…
N.J. bill to grant in-state tuition for students in the country illegally stalls
By Matt Friedman/The Star-Ledger TRENTON — A bill to allow students living in the country illegally to pay in-state…
ACLU files lawsuit to block two NJ religious colleges from higher education bond money
By Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger TRENTON — The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey filed a lawsuit today…
Booker brings education ideas to NJ Senate race
By Angela Delli Santi, Associated Press […] He’s also benefited from decisions to stay neutral by New Jersey Education Association,…
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