NTU breast cancer march report back
Sunday, Oct. 16 was a beautiful day with sunny skies, bursts of wind and high 60’s temperatures. Newark’s walk for…
Newark Charter and District Schools Share Space and Visions — But Not Technology
Collaboration and cooperation are the order of the day, but some inequalities remain By John Mooney, October 18 in…
Braun: N.J. deputy education commissioner’s role in pro-charter school group a conflict of interest
By Bob Braun/Star-Ledger Columnist The so-called revolving door between government and lobbying organizations is a familiar fact of political…
Charter Anxiety: A Suburban Malady?
As backlash grows in the suburbs, the reaction in the cities is more complicated By John Mooney, October 14…
N.J. Senator wants to update state laws to make charter schools more accountable
Jessica Calefati/The Star-Ledger Cie Stroud/For The Star-Ledger Sen. Teresa Ruiz, Chair of the Senate Education Committee, plans to introduce…
NJDOE Keeps Charter Review Process Shrouded In Secrecy
Last January, the NJ Department of Education approved a record 27 new charter schools, many to be operated by…
Norcross surprised businesses don’t take ‘brand ownership’ of public schools
Max Pizarro LAWRENCEVILLE – Often envisioned as the shudder-inducing overlord of the South Jersey Democratic Party, self-described humble middle-class…
Big Deal Newsletter, Oct. 5
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NJ should identify charter school application reviewers
Star-Ledger Editorial Board The easiest way to address concerns over secrecy and conflicts of interest is always this: Just…
Sending NBC’s ‘Education Nation’ Back to School
Julie Cavanagh With NBC airing a second “Education Nation” special that resembles an infomercial for charter schools and online…
Education Dept. to Propose New Accountability Gauge for Teacher-Training Programs
Kelly Field, Washington The Education Department will release a report on Friday calling for new regulations that would tie…
Legislature Passes Charter Bill, But Advocates and Critics Want More Changes
Parochial school conversion measure passes, although reception remains in doubt By John Mooney One change to New Jersey’s charter…
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