Ras Baraka sends letter to President Obama criticizing ‘One Newark’ school overhaul
By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — Newark mayor Ras Baraka has not been shy about his opposition…
Parents Claim No Choice, No Voice, in Children’s Education
The key to success in any industry is innovation. That is at the heart of the reform movement that…
Students, parents blast One Newark plan amid federal probe into alleged racial discrimination
By Bill Wichert, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — Fighting back tears, Newark student Tanaisa Brown leaned into…
Charter Schools Don’t Need an Ad Campaign. They Need Regulation
By Jeff Bryant This time of year, while classroom teachers and administrators in public schools are busy welcoming students…
Newark school board’s effort to freeze superintendent’s pay faces uphill battle
By Naomi Nix | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — It was the kind of vote that should…
AFTNJ Pres Chiera Support for Parent-Led Boycott of Newark Public Schools
Contact: Nat T. Bender, nbender [at] aftnj.org, 908-377-0393 EDISON, N.J.—Statement from American Federation of Teachers New Jersey President Donna…
Newark teachers, parents and students file lawsuit to stop school reorganization
By Peggy McGlone, The Star-Ledger NEWARK — A coalition of Newark parents, teachers and students has filed a civil…
Newark Civil-Rights Probe Mirrors Investigations in Other U.S. Cities
By John Mooney Administration, state-appointed superintendent, will cooperate but keep low profile for time being The federal civil-rights investigation…
Newark parents cheer federal investigation into controversial school plan
By Peggy McGlone, The Star-Ledger NEWARK — The U.S. Department of Education is investigating whether Newark’s school reorganization plan…
Hespe Helps Take Hearsay Out of Newark ‘Working Group’
By John Mooney In one of his first public statements, acting commissioner details plans and purpose for working group,…
‘One Newark’ by the Numbers — Charters Rate as Top Grade-School Choice
As the fight over the “One Newark” reorganization plan for the city’s public schools continues unabated, an interesting pattern…
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