State should keep control of Newark schools, court affirms
By John Mooney A state appellate court yesterday gave a big boost to the Christie administration – and future…
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to Kindly Fund Research into Student-Worn Bracelets Monitoring Teacher Effectiveness
By Kristen Gwynne The Gates just keep pumping money into educational research teachers don’t want or need. Bill and…
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Decision to halt state’s first online charter schools draws criticism from parents, praise from pols
By Jessica Calefati/The Star-Ledger NEWARK—Lorna Bryant hoped to lead one of the only public schools in the state where…
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Newark Union Head Barely Wins Re-Election After Zuckerberg-Donation-Funded Reform Plan
By Josh Eidelson Public school teachers cheer at a rally of thousands of teachers outside the Chicago Board of…
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Longtime Newark Teachers Union Chief Ekes Out Election to 10th Term
Upstart ‘New Vision’ slate nearly ousts longtime president, gains majority on union’s executive board By John Mooney Still outspoken,…
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Facebook’s restrictions on Newark school grant tied to district leadership
By John Mooney […] Joseph Del Grosso, the president of the Newark Teachers Union, which reached the labor contract…
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Booker brings education ideas to NJ Senate race
By Angela Delli Santi, Associated Press […] He’s also benefited from decisions to stay neutral by New Jersey Education Association,…
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Budget Cuts Reach Bone for Philadelphia Schools
By Trip Gabriel PHILADELPHIA — When a second grader came to the Andrew Jackson School too agitated to eat…
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Newark Super Calls for Pause in School Closures — For Now
Roseville Elementary and other troubled schools to be reevaluated to see which are most vulnerable By John Mooney Plans…
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Aug. 8: Kean Institute for the Common Core Statewide Teacher Conference
A professional learning experience for NJ teachers designed by NJ teachers August 8, 2013 8AM – 2:45PM Kean University,…
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State must continue to oversee Newark schools: Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board Echoing the city council, the Newark school board recently passed a resolution opposing all education reform…
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Two Tenure Law Sponsors Now Seek Delay in Tougher Teacher Evaluations
Resolution calls for one-year wait before full implementation of new law’s requirements By John Mooney Concerns about the upcoming…
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