At Senate Confirmation Hearing, Hespe Takes Some Tough Questions
By John Mooney Topics acting commissioner tackles: Abbott v. Burke, salary caps, state-takeover districts, school choice and, inevitably, Cami…
Day of Judgment Draws Near for New Jersey’s New Teacher-Evaluation System
By John Mooney Amid debate during first year of implementation, key juncture will be reached soon when teachers get…
NJ Teacher Evaluations Are: a) Mostly a Success b) Still Need Work c) Both
By John Mooney How was the first year of New Jersey’s new teacher evaluation system? Depends on whom you…
Teachers Add Critical Voice to State’s Newly Named Testing Commission
By John Mooney While skeptics worry Christie appointees will rubber-stamp state policy, two named to panel express optimism that…
In Newark, teacher tenure ruling could impact other cases
By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — A state-appointed arbitrator ordered Newark Public Schools last month…
Fine Print: “Student Growth Objective” Process Anything But Simple
By John Mooney State education officials offer examples of how goals fit into revamped teacher evaluations What it is:…
New Poll Reflects Unease About Tying Teacher Ratings to Test Scores
By John Mooney Fairleigh Dickinson survey reveals New Jerseyans not knowledgeable about Common Core standards Public support for teacher…
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