‘One Newark’ Reorganization Kicks Off Second Year, Learning From the First
Three-quarters of families selecting schools for their kids won placement at one of three top choices By John Mooney…
Newarkers speak out: 20 years of state rule over city schools (VIDEO)
By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — After 20 years, the state takeover of the Newark…
20 years of debate: State control of Newark schools entering third decade
By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — By early 1995, the competition for control over Newark…
First-Generation Students Unite
By Laura Pappano Ana Barros grew up in a two-family house built by Habitat for Humanity, hard by the…
Anderson Tries Again to Base Layoffs on Performance First, Then Seniority
Newark superintendent’s request for a waiver from state statutes fell on deaf ears last year – and that appears…
As Newark school budget calls for layoffs, union fights back
By Naomi Nix | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — A top union official criticized today a proposal…
Newark School Budget Not as Explosive, But Fireworks Still Appear Likely
No school closings planned, but hundreds of teacher and administrative layoffs seem likely under $990M spending plan By John…
Embattled Newark superintendent responds to tough questions on teacher pay, building sale
By Naomi Nix | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — Two months ago state lawmakers grilled Newark schools…
Camden Teacher Pact Rings True – Without Bells, Whistles Of Earlier Deals
By John Mooney Contract awards 2 percent pay hike and retroactive pay, while state wins more instructional time and…
Fine Print: Anderson Answers Legislature’s Questions About ‘One Newark,’ Budget
By John Mooney Newark schools superintendent submits 35-page response to legislators’ questions in preview of follow-up hearing today What…
Program to turn around Newark’s struggling schools embroiled in controversy
Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media NEWARK — Three years ago Darleen Gearhart, then a school district mathematics supervisor, would…
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