Chris Christie signs new NJ budget: Reaction from lawmakers, unions, organizations
By Brent Johnson/The Star-Ledger TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie today signed a new, $32.5 billion state budget, vetoing a…
Newark parents and clergy rally at City Hall against Superintendent Cami Anderson
By Peggy McGlone/The Star-Ledger NEWARK — Despite Friday’s announcement that state officials had renewed Newark Superintendent Cami Anderson’s contract,…
Anderson to Remain at Helm of Newark Schools, Activists Vow Ouster
By David Cruz, Correspondent Coming as it did — late on a Friday afternoon, on the final day of…
Analysis: School Chief’s Rehiring Raises Questions, Reflects Broader Issues
By John Mooney While new pact reflects lukewarm endorsement of Newark Superintendent Cami Anderson, keeping her in post underscores…
New Jersey Summit Conference Promotes Student Success
For the first time, state legislators, faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, and business leaders joined together in one meeting…
Many Teachers Feel Undervalued, Survey Finds
By Patrick Blumjune LONDON — Secondary schoolteachers around the world mostly love their job, but many say they are…
Take Action: Call on UCC for a fair contract for Adjunct Faculty
Union County College Adjunct Faculty Are Working Without a Contract To Do Their Part To Put UCC Students First……
Retired public workers have a contract right to cost-of-living adjustments
By Salvador Rizzo/The Star-Ledger TRENTON — A state appeals court ruled today that New Jersey’s nearly 300,000 retired public…
As New Board Chairman Takes Over at Rutgers, Coalition of Unions and Students Call Out Administration Rutgers One Coalition Addresses Corruption, Grievances, and Rising Tuition at “Rally For Respect”
By David Bedford, Rutgers Univ. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–Over 200 Rutgers faculty, students, and staff gathered outside of the Board…
School-Reform Legislation, Education Aid Among Items on Year-End Agenda
By John Mooney Last-minute votes could delay Common Core-related tests, reconfigure impact on teacher evaluations Up against the state…
5 Key Areas of the Senate Democrats’ Bill to Renew the Higher Education Act
By Kelly Field, Washington Senate Democrats formally unveiled on Wednesday their plan to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, introducing…
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