NJ CHARTERS: WORTHY OF THE HYPE?
By: Dr. Bruce Baker, Rutgers University New Jersey is caught up in the latest school reform du jour…
URBAN SUPERINTENDENTS SEEK CHANGES IN NEW SRA GUIDELINES
New Jersey’s Urban School Superintendents have asked the Department of Education (NJDOE) to revise new guidelines for the…
TIME TO RESTORE, EXPAND, ABBOTT REFORMS
By: David G. Sciarra, Executive Director Another Study Highlights Abbott Success More data has been released confirming gains…
STATE MUST INTERVENE TO ELIMINATE JERSEY CITY PRE-K WAIT LIST
Newark, NJ, September 29, 2009 ELC has called on NJ Education Commissioner Lucille Davy to take immediate action…
ELC LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE TO ADVANCE QUALITY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE
Education Law Center has launched an innovative Foster Care Initiative to provide special education representation for children in…
URBAN YOUTH RESEARCHERS REPORT ON NEW GRADUATION STANDARDS
On Aug. 22, the Urban Youth Research Initiative, including teams of youth researchers from Newark, Paterson, and Jersey…
PROPOSED REGULATIONS WEAKEN PRESCHOOL EXPANSION PROGRAM
While Governor Jon Corzine continues to tout the benefits of the Abbott preschool program – benefits reconfirmed by…
Preschool has proven long-term benefits
COMMENTARY The Asbury Park Press has published numerous editorials opposing preschool for children in high needs, urban districts,…
ED ADVOCATES CHALLENGE NJDOE ON SECONDARY REFORM COSTS
NEW MANDATES, NO NEW RESOURCES June 11, 2009 – Newark, NJ Despite deepening state and local budget crises,…
Secretary Duncan: Keep Charters out of the Muck, Please
by Gordon MacInnes Secretary Arne Duncan used his speech before the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools to…