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Mater Dei Prep closure: ‘Blindsided’ students, community react and mobilize

Byspencer February 5, 2015

By Rob Spahr, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com MIDDLETOWN – On Tuesday morning, Maria Carrillo thought that she would…

Byspencer February 3, 2015

By Patricia Cohen Study after study has shown a yawning educational achievement gap between the poorest and wealthiest children…

Byspencer February 2, 2015

Invitation for Coverage. Contact: Nat T. Bender 908-377-0393 Weekend event promotes collaboration then sharing on networking site More than…

Byspencer January 28, 2015

By Cami Anderson I recently had an opportunity to engage with state legislators on a range of topics affecting…

Byspencer January 28, 2015

By Adam Clark, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com A new advocacy group aimed at expanding publicly funded pre-kindergarten programs…

Byspencer January 18, 2015

By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — After Newark superintendent Cami Anderson’s contentious meeting with state…

Byspencer January 15, 2015

By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media NEWARK — Last week was tumultuous one for Newark public schools superintendent Cami…

Byspencer January 14, 2015

By Briana Vannozzi, Correspondent The ethics complaint stems from research reports written by Rutgers professor Dr. Julia Sass Rubin….

Byspencer January 13, 2015

By Jessica Mazzola, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — Less than a week after city schools Superintendent Cami…

Byspencer January 13, 2015

By John Mooney State’s lower chamber has busy spring ahead of it working on package of education legislation Although…

Byspencer January 12, 2015

By John Mooney If Cami Anderson meets seven criteria, she qualifies for a 20 percent boost above her 2013-2014…

Byspencer January 9, 2015

When: Friday, February 6 (7:00 PM) through Sunday February 8 (12:00 Noon) Where: The Heldrich, 10 Livingston Avenue, New…