First-Generation Students Unite
By Laura Pappano Ana Barros grew up in a two-family house built by Habitat for Humanity, hard by the…
New Code Curbs Education Commissioner’s Power To Set Charter Tuition
By John Mooney Change meets some objections, but state BOE says it’s only bringing code in line with current laws…
TCNJ partners with Trenton school to implement ‘best practices’ in the classroom
By Jenna Pizzi, Times of Trenton TRENTON — Many experts point to middle school as a key time in a student’s…
Anderson Tries Again to Base Layoffs on Performance First, Then Seniority
Newark superintendent’s request for a waiver from state statutes fell on deaf ears last year – and that appears…
As Newark school budget calls for layoffs, union fights back
By Naomi Nix | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — A top union official criticized today a proposal…
Newark School Budget Not as Explosive, But Fireworks Still Appear Likely
No school closings planned, but hundreds of teacher and administrative layoffs seem likely under $990M spending plan By John…
PARCC: In unanimous vote, N.J. Assembly says schools should accommodate opt outs
Adam Clark, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com TRENTON — Students who don’t want to take the PARCC exams should…
Fine Print: New Charter School Study Praises NJ Gains, Draws NJ fire
Stanford researchers find significant gains for New Jersey urban charters over district schools By John Mooney […] The quote:…
Fundraising to save Mater Dei reaches $1 million goal
It seemed like a distant, almost impossible goal at the time: raise $1 million in two months to keep…
Is Christie Administration Shifting to Charter School Expansions vs. New Openings?
While only one new charter application won approval, complete policy picture is more complex By John Mooney When the…
Student Privacy Debate Dominates Assembly Panel’s Meeting On PARCC Tests
Lawmakers, education officials at loggerheads over monitoring of student postings on social media By John Mooney Student privacy issues…
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