Standardized tests: a blessing or a curse?
[…] Donna Chiera, current president of the American Federation of Teachers New Jersey and the Perth Amboy Federation, the…
Students Gather in Front of Kean’s University Center
Occupy Kean University organized a student walk-out on Facebook in response to the Board of Trustees’ decision to allow…
Anderson’s Meeting with Newark Teachers: Civil and a Little Nervous
By JohnMooney These are the quieter meetings for Cami Anderson, the ones where the Newark school superintendent doesn’t face what…
Going for the Gold
John Merrow After 37 years with NPR and PBS, I’ve finally come to my senses. I have had it with the…
Opinion: From Bad to Worse — the Legislature Takes a Stab at Tenure Reform
An unproven, unreliable framework for reform is no better — and possibly worse — than today’s failed scheme …
Cory Booker and Chris Christie: Teachers Should Live in Downtown Newark
Dana Goldstein Yesterday Newark Mayor Cory Booker, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and several private developers and investors—including Goldman…
Consolidation details released in Newark school closings plan
By Jessica Calefati/The Star-Ledger NEWARK — Nearly one week after Newark Superintendent Cami Anderson unveiled plans to close seven…
The Tale of Two Troubled NJ School Districts
Paterson may turn takeover page, while Newark’s state control faces court challenge By John Mooney New Jersey’s state control…
2012 Exemplary Elementary Educator Recognition Program
The State Department of Education invites you to recommend exemplary elementary (grades K-5) classroom teachers, specialists, and principals who…
N.J. education commissioner likes tenure reform bill, wants pay changes
TRENTON — New Jersey’s top education official said Tuesday there is much he likes about a Democratic-sponsored teacher tenure…
Bill to change N.J. teacher tenure rules is reintroduced by lawmaker
By Megan DeMarco/Statehouse Bureau TRENTON — State Sen. Teresa Ruiz introduced a bill today that would dramatically overhaul teacher…
Christie’s hypocrisy evident on proposed gay marriage, charter school referendums
By Bob Braun/Star-Ledger Columnist Democracy is a wonderful thing, except when it’s not, but it’s often difficult to know…
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