Chris Christie’s Education Reforms Encountered Turbulence in 2014
By John Mooney Political realities meant backing off on teacher evaluations and Newark’s state-appointed superintendent As 2014 nears a…
At Senate Confirmation Hearing, Hespe Takes Some Tough Questions
By John Mooney Topics acting commissioner tackles: Abbott v. Burke, salary caps, state-takeover districts, school choice and, inevitably, Cami…
Vocal critic of Newark school reorganization plans to seek reelection to school board
By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Five months away from the Newark Public Schools Advisory board election,…
Baraka calls for state intervention at Barringer schools
By Naomi Nix | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — Newark mayor Ras Baraka released a letter today…
Newark Mayor Continues Push to Wrest Back Reins of City’s Schools
By John Mooney Hosting weekend gathering of various stakeholders is part of broader political strategy addressing issue he doesn’t…
Arbitrators Rule Against Newark’s Anderson in Two More Tenure Cases
By John Mooney Superintendent taken to task for using two years of teacher evaluations when only one is allowed…
In Newark, teacher tenure ruling could impact other cases
By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — A state-appointed arbitrator ordered Newark Public Schools last month…
Superintendent could face legislative subpoena on ‘One Newark’
By Naomi Nix | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — State Sen. Ronald Rice banged the drum on…
After the PowerPoint, Newark’s Superintendent Candid about Challenges
By John Mooney Anderson talks about competition from charter schools, time spent getting to know teachers and students’ families…
Newark superintendent defends ‘One Newark’ before Board of Education
By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — Newark Public Schools Superintendent Cami Anderson defended today the…
Newark Teachers Union Takes Its Grievances To State Assembly Committee
By John Mooney Representative tells education panel that Superintendent Cami Anderson has not followed state rules for teacher evaluations With…
Arbitrator Rules Newark Teacher Must Be Rehired, Given Back Pay
Decision says schools Superintendent Cami Anderson was premature in citing dismissal guidelines in state’s new tenure law By John…
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