Watch: Teacher Infiltrates ALEC Education Meeting, Confronts Members
Education activist Sabrina Joy Stevens, a former teacher in the Denver school system, tells right-wing, would-be policymakers how their…
Learning is more than a test score
I believe the growing fixation on high-stakes testing is damaging our public education system. It’s time to make sure…
Study: Charter schools outperform public schools in N.J.
By Jessica Calefati/The Star-Ledger Students who attend New Jersey’s rapidly growing menu of charter schools earned higher math scores…
Michelle Rhee’s right turn
The school-reform advocate touts her “bipartisan” bona fides, but more and more of her allies are conservatives By Daniel…
Teacher Seniority Still a Four-Letter Word to Administration — ‘LIFO’
Last-in, first-out seniority continues to irk Christie and Cerf, administration issues survey on subject By John Mooney For all…
Newark Contract Marks High Point of Christie Education Agenda
Most recent deal could be last major victory as election year looms By John Mooney Gov. Chris Christie clearly…
Christie: Newark teachers’ contract a model for US
By Samantha Henry, The Associated Press. NEWARK, N.J. – A new teachers’ contract in New Jersey’s largest city, funded…
The People’s Priorities
By Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers. As lawmakers turn from the November elections to the work of…
Rutgers’ governing boards are poised to officially approve university merger plan
By Patricia Alex, Staff Writer. The Record. Rutgers University’s governing boards on Monday are expected to officially approve the…
Governor Christie hopes Newark teachers bonuses will serve as model for the state
By Leslie Brody, Staff Writer. The Record. Governor Christie on Friday called for schools across New Jersey and the…
Newark teacher contract puts city at forefront of education reform: Editorial
By Star-Ledger Editorial Board All eyes were on Newark teachers last week as they voted on a contract that…
Gov. Christie touts signing of landmark Newark teachers contract in morning show appearance
By Jenna Portnoy/Statehouse Bureau Gov. Chris Christie in an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” this morning touted the signing…
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