Supreme Court Accelerates School Funding Case
Newark NJ — March 24, 2011 The NJ Supreme Court has issued an order accelerating the schedule for…
SPECIAL MASTER FINDS THAT STATE AID CUTS UNDERMINE “T&E”
Newark, March 22, 2011 The Education Law Center (ELC) issued the following statement regarding the ruling today by…
GOVERNOR’S FY12 BUDGET AGAIN GOES “OFF FORMULA,” IGNORING STUDENTS’ FUNDING NEEDS
205 DISTRICTS “BELOW ADEQUACY” WILL FALL FURTHER BEHIND Newark, NJ — March 7, 2011 For the second straight…
NJ EDUCATORS RELEASE REPORT ON TENURE, TEACHER EVALUATION
Newark NJ — March 2, 2011 EQuATE, a group of NJ educators formed in response to Governor Christie’s…
PATERSON PRESCHOOLERS FINALLY RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES, BUT PROBLEMS REMAIN
Newark NJ — February 28, 2011 As a result of a complaint filed by Education Law Center (ELC)…
LONG OVERDUE RESTART OF SCHOOLS CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM WELCOME BUT WELL SHORT OF ADDRESSING NEED
Newark, NJ — February 16, 2011 Yesterday, Governor Christopher Christie announced that the Schools Development Authority (SDA) will…
EQUITY LEADER DAVID SCIARRA NAMED TO NATIONAL EQUITY COMMISSION
Newark, NJ — February 18, 2011 The Obama administration has announced the selection of David Sciarra, Executive Director…
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…