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…
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…