Letter from Randi Weingarten to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on the school crisis in Newark
The Honorable Chris Christie Governor of New Jersey PO Box 001 Trenton, NJ 08625 Dear Governor Christie: There is…
Chris Christie faces new uproar in state’s largest city
By STEPHANIE SIMON Just as he’s fighting to regain his political footing, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is facing…
Newark teachers, students protest district’s layoff plan
By Naomi Nix/The Star-Ledger NEWARK — About 400 Newark teachers and their supporters voiced pronounced opposition last night to…
Perth Amboy to host open house for innovative math program
PERTH AMBOY — A community open house showcasing an new approach to middle school math education will be held…
Waivers: Newark’s Unusual Route to Performance-Based Layoffs
By John Mooney With potentially hundreds of positions on the line, Anderson’s request faces challenge from unions and prominent…
Newark Schools Chief Wants Teacher Performance Included in Layoff Criteria
By John Mooney Union leaders leap to defense of long-established contractual practice of basing job cuts on years of…
Take Action: Great Governors Support Quality Education
This weekend, governors from across the nation will gather in Washington, D.C., for the National Governors Association’s annual winter…
Christie’s ed reform scandal: Principals suspended after questioning charter scheme
“Narcissism,” “dictatorial” and “totalitarian” tactics by Christie appointee, Newark councilman charges to Salon By Josh Eidelson Five days before…
Opinion: Looking Closely at the Dangerous Legacy of Commissioner Chris Cerf
By Mark Weber The state education chief’s so-called reforms may have stirred up something more powerful than frustration and…
Statement: AFTNJ’s Donna M. Chiera on Chris Cerf reported resignation
Contact: Nat T. Bender, 908-377-0393, nbender@aftnj.org EDISON…State education Commissioner Chris Cerf will be leaving office, reportedly on March 1….
Movement to Delay New School Standards, Testing Gains Support
By John Mooney Legislators, education groups find common ground in talk of delaying at least some parts of Common…
Spotlight Q&A: Influential Democrat Offers Take on Key Education Issues
By John Mooney State Senate President discusses school funding, state takeovers, and vouchers Arguably the state’s second-most powerful politician,…
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