More than 200 arrested as Occupy Wall Street protests sweep through NYC streets
Stuart Leonard, an English instructor at Kean University who has been joining the protesters several times a week, said…
In reversal, UMDNJ endorses plan to merge parts of school with Rutgers University
Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerThe proposed merger between the two schools might signal that a decade-long standoff on the controversial proposal…
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…
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…
Rutgers: Pay what you owe
McCormick’s speech was repeatedly interrupted by heckles from members of Rutgers’ faculty and staff unions protesting a pay freeze….
New Jersey must invest more in higher education
By Star-Ledger Editorial Board The cost of higher education in New Jersey continues to outpace the rate of inflation…
Higher price on higher education: All 4-year N.J. colleges raise tuition
By Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger Last spring, college students across the state held rallies and protests on their campuses…
Former Rutgers University administrator still eligible for $400K compensation next year
[…] McCormick’s new salary angered many members of Rutgers’ faculty and staff unions. The university has frozen the salaries…
N.J. teachers getting smaller raises, study says
Jeanette Rundquist/The Star-Ledger TRENTON — Average pay raises for teachers dropped this year to their lowest ever, the result…
Grading teachers must be year-long process
Donna Chiera is one of nine people chosen by Gov. Chris Christie to serve on a task force that…
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