Judge puts controversial benefits switch for Newark teachers on hold – for now
By Dan Ivers, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — The Newark Public Schools’ controversial plan to unilaterally switch…
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Here’s your chance to sound off on Common Core changes
By Adam Clark, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com TRENTON — New Jersey teachers and parents who want to talk…
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Liz Lynch asks HRC: How can we get away from all this testing and put the joy back into learning?
Secretary Clinton met with AFT teachers to discuss her positions on education.
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A parents’ guide to understanding PARCC scores
By Adam Clark, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com TRENTON — After months of controversy, and even more months waiting, New Jersey…
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Op-Ed: Why We Support The Newark South Ward Community Schools Initiative
By Deborah Smith Gregory Alliance for the Newark Public Schools has replaced the destructive corporate reforms imposed on us…
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Perth Amboy schools didn’t report crimes to cops, put kids in danger, prosecutor said
By Sue Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com PERTH AMBOY — Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew Carey sent a…
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Final PARCC Results Reveal How New Jersey’s Scores Compare With Other States
By John Mooney Despite some outbreaks of PARCC panic, Garden State finishes well ahead of most other states and…
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New Initiative Revives ‘Community Schools’ Approach In Newark
By John Mooney Remaining funds from Zuckerberg gift will help finance program based on boosting involvement in decision-making at…
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Task Force’s Report On Special-Education Reforms Calls For Changes
By John Mooney Recommendations include return to state aid based on individual students’ needs, not ‘census-based’ method More than…
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Op-Ed: Drawing Succor And Sustenance From Membership In The Teachers Union
By Norine Gall A strong union does far more than protect teachers; it makes it possible for students to…
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Video: Perth Amboy Federation Parent Literacy Convention
Perth Amboy teacher (and PAF-AFT president) Pat Paradiso stresses the importance of literacy in education while welcoming parents, students…
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Stagnant State Funding Remains Overriding Concern For New Jersey Schools
By John Mooney Education commissioner calls for dialogue between state and districts, but offers scant hope for increased aid…
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