Program to turn around Newark’s struggling schools embroiled in controversy
Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media NEWARK — Three years ago Darleen Gearhart, then a school district mathematics supervisor, would…
7 things you should know about N.J.’s proposed teacher standards
By Adam Clark, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com TRENTON —New Jersey’s Department of Education is asking for changes to…
Chris Christie’s bold plan to remake public schools is running into trouble
By Lyndsey Layton NEWARK — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie went on a publicity blitz when he vowed to…
Newark to feds: “Somebody has got to pay attention!”
A delegation of some 25 political, union, civil rights, and religious leaders is scheduled to meet Wednesday with “senior…
Districts Get Official Word: State Aid Payments Frozen for Most Schools Next Year
Some are glad that funds won’t be cut despite fiscal woes; others note than once again Christie isn’t complying…
N.J. schools split $5.2M in new school aid under proposed budget
By Samantha Marcus, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com TRENTON — New Jersey’s roughly 600 school districts would share just…
Campaign to save Mater Dei Prep is ahead of schedule
By Jerry Carino It seemed like a long shot: Raise $1 million in two months to keep Mater Dei…
Newark Student Sit-In Ends With Superintendent Anderson Still in Place
Students call action a ‘victory,’ even though state is on course to renew embattled school chief’s contract this week…
Common Core’s biggest pitfall
By Kala Kachmar There is little evidence that the $186 million Common Core program will fix one of the…
Newark student sit-in lasted through the night at district headquarters
By Naomi Nix | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com UPDATE: 10: 23 a.m.: New Jersey Communities United organizer and…
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