ELC POSTS COURT NOTICE

The Education Law Center continues to litigate the case of Disability Rights New Jersey v. New Jersey Department of Education which seeks to ensure that students with disabilities in New Jersey are educated in the "least restrictive environment." Pursuant to a Court Order in the case, ELC is posting a "Notice of Disclosure of Student Records" in English and Spanish to allow ELC and its co-plaintiffs -- Disability Rights New Jersey, The ARC of New Jersey and the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network -- to obtain relevant documents.

FOUR IN TWENTY-TEN

In calling for a redoubling of effort to advance New Jersey's historic gains in education equity, ELC has identified the "four most pressing challenges" facing the Legislature in the coming year. Read More ....

DISABILITY AWARENESS ESSAY CONTEST - CALL FOR ENTRIES

The ECBA Committee for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is sponsoring an essay contest for third through twelfth grade studentson the topic: How is your class made better by the inclusion of students with disabilities? Deadline: February 15, 2010. Read More ....

EDUCATION LAW CENTER HOSTS ATTORNEY TRAINING ON SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

As part of its Foster Care Initiative, the Education Law Center is cosponsoring a free, half-day, Special Education for Children in Foster Care Advocacy Training for interested attorneys on Thursday, February 25, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Edison Public Library on Plainfield Avenue in Edison. Details and Registration ....

NJ SWEEPS THE EDUCATIONAL OSCARS

NJ's stands out as a national star in the performance of its public schools, achieving new heights of education equity for all students. Read More ....

NJ CHARTERS: WORTHY OF THE HYPE?

Dr. Bruce Baker of Rutgers University analyzes the performance of NJ charter schools. While some do well, charters overall are ranked among the lowest, performing far below suburban and middle class public schools, and at levels comparable to schools in the poorest districts. As the State moves to fast track charter expansion, Dr. Baker's commentary is a Must Read. See Analysis ....

TIME TO RESTORE, EXPAND, ABBOTT REFORMS

In the face of mounting evidence of student progress in New Jersey's high needs public schools, it's time for State education officials to move quickly to restore and expand the landmark Abbott reforms. Read More ....