Education Reform New Jersey Students Need
Despite difficult financial times, New Jersey continues to be at the top of the nation in education quality…
STATE HIRING FREEZE LEAVES PATERSON CHILDREN WITHOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Newark NJ — January 18, 2011 A hiring freeze ordered by the State Department of Education (DOE) on…
NEW JERSEY GETS TOP MARKS ON NATION’S REPORT CARD
State Continues to Lead on Achievement, School Funding & “Chance for Success” Index Newark, NJ, January 11, 2011…
SDA CONTINUES TO DEFY LEGISLATURE
AGENCY SEEKS TO LIMIT ROLE OF DISTRICTS IN SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Newark NJ — December 21, 2010 For…
TIME TO BUILD NEWARK’S FOUR “SHOVEL READY” NEW SCHOOLS
By: Shavar D. Jeffries, Board Chair, Newark Public Schools David G. Sciarra, ELC Executive Director For decades, Newark students…
Alternative High School Exam Returns
Six months after a poorly implemented state test disrupted the graduation plans of thousands of seniors, New Jersey’s…
ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL EXAM RETURNS AMID CONTINUED CONCERNS
Six months after a poorly implemented state test disrupted the graduation plans of thousands of seniors, New Jersey’s…
PATERSON PRE-K CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DEMAND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Newark NJ — November 19, 2010 A hiring freeze imposed by the NJ Department of Education (NJDOE) on…
ADVOCACY GROUPS SUPPORT NJ ED DEPARTMENT EFFORTS TO ENSURE EDUCATION FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDREN, URGE ADDITIONAL STEPS
Newark NJ — November 4 The American Civil Liberties Union of NJ (ACLU) and the NJ Immigration Policy…
IS STATE DELAYING RETURN OF THE BIG THREE TO LOCAL CONTROL?
COMMISSIONER UNABLE TO UPDATE LAWMAKERS ON STATUS OF STATE-OPERATED DISTRICTS Newark NJ — October 27, 2010 Earlier this…