Newark mayor’s race: Baraka gains endorsement from city teacher’s union
By James Queally/The Star-Ledger NEWARK — South Ward Councilman Ras Baraka picked up the latest in a series of…
Newark Teachers Endorse Baraka for Newark Mayor and ‘Blueprint to Achieve Excellence’
Call former teacher ‘Education Mayor’ with innovative ideas to help residents NEWARK, New Jersey – “Ras Baraka is an…
State’s ‘One Newark’ Plan May be Facing Tough Audience in Trenton
By John Mooney Some legislators have already made displeasure known — critics, union members, community organizers to be on…
Perth Amboy acting superintendent focused on getting learning back on track
By Suzanne Russell PERTH AMBOY — Acting Superintendent of Schools Vivian Rodriguez takes a calm approach in making sure…
Billionaire backed education groups battle teachers unions in state races
Rachel Baye, CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEGRITY Three weeks before Tennessee’s August 2012 primary election, state Rep. John DeBerry Jr.’s…
What’s Really Behind Education Policy in Newark?
By Andrew Elrod, Truthout Ever since Newark Public Schools (NPS) Superintendent Cami Anderson’s December announcement of her district’s turnaround…
Can Christie’s plan for longer school days boost U.S. education? A Q&A
By Julie O’Connor/The Star-Ledger Gov. Chris Christie’s right: In this competitive new world, our kids are falling behind. On…
User fees for drivers a family-friendly approach
By Dan Aronson This is part of an ongoing series demonstrating the potential for common ground between progressives and…
Letter from Randi Weingarten to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on the school crisis in Newark
The Honorable Chris Christie Governor of New Jersey PO Box 001 Trenton, NJ 08625 Dear Governor Christie: There is…
Chris Christie faces new uproar in state’s largest city
By STEPHANIE SIMON Just as he’s fighting to regain his political footing, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is facing…
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