N.J. Senator wants to update state laws to make charter schools more accountable
Jessica Calefati/The Star-Ledger Cie Stroud/For The Star-Ledger Sen. Teresa Ruiz, Chair of the Senate Education Committee, plans to introduce…
NJDOE Keeps Charter Review Process Shrouded In Secrecy
Last January, the NJ Department of Education approved a record 27 new charter schools, many to be operated by…
Norcross surprised businesses don’t take ‘brand ownership’ of public schools
Max Pizarro LAWRENCEVILLE – Often envisioned as the shudder-inducing overlord of the South Jersey Democratic Party, self-described humble middle-class…
Big Deal Newsletter, Oct. 5
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NJ should identify charter school application reviewers
Star-Ledger Editorial Board The easiest way to address concerns over secrecy and conflicts of interest is always this: Just…
Sending NBC’s ‘Education Nation’ Back to School
Julie Cavanagh With NBC airing a second “Education Nation” special that resembles an infomercial for charter schools and online…
Education Dept. to Propose New Accountability Gauge for Teacher-Training Programs
Kelly Field, Washington The Education Department will release a report on Friday calling for new regulations that would tie…
Legislature Passes Charter Bill, But Advocates and Critics Want More Changes
Parochial school conversion measure passes, although reception remains in doubt By John Mooney One change to New Jersey’s charter…
$100M grant from Mark Zuckerberg begins to have effect on Newark schools
Newark Teachers Union President Joe Del Grosso said he is troubled by the ongoing secrecy surrounding the Facebook donation….
Ex-Chairman Archie and State Rep. Evans maneuvered over who would get MLK High contract, a report asserts
Martha Woodall and Susan Snyder Inquirer Staff Writers State Rep. Dwight Evans and Robert L. Archie Jr., former chairman…
Big Deal Newsletter 9/15/11
September 15, 2011 Timely reminders, fabulous freebies, best sites & more “worth the surf” Grants and Other Funding Sources…
Christie misses the mark on grading teachers, author says
Bob Braun/Star-Ledger Columnist Gov. Chris Christie has been touting his plans for education overhaul, including the use of student…
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