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QOD: Andy Rotherham on the Future of Charter Schools

From today's U.S. News and World Report:Today, I see risks to charters from the right and the left. On the…

9 years ago

When “Adult Agendas” Thwart Children’s Educational Access: N.J.’s Proposed Charter Moratorium

Nicole Cole, new president of the New Jersey Charter School Association, describes the political webbing behind Assemblywoman Mila Jasey’s charter…

9 years ago

Civil Rights Group Calls for Changes to Latest ESEA Draft

The coalition of 36 civil rights groups, including national disability rights groups,  has responded to the latest draft ESEA with…

9 years ago

Throw-Back Thursday: Bob Braun and Jonathan Alter Debate Education Reform

Last August New Jersey Monthly ran competing editorials by Bob Braun, former Star-Ledger editor and current ed reform-basher, and Jonathan…

9 years ago

QOD: Why We Need an ESEA that Includes Federal Intervention Requirements

John M. Bridgeland, a Cincinnati native and former White House staffer, explains why a newly-authorized ESEA must include a federal…

9 years ago

N.J. Charter Schools Receive Less Money From Private Sources Than N.J.’s Traditional Schools

This just out on NJ Advance Media:Researchers at the University of Arkansas studied 15 states, including New Jersey, and found…

9 years ago

Q’sOD: Poverty is Not Destiny in Lawrence, MA and Trenton, NJ

From today's New York Times Editorial Page:The Massachusetts public schools consistently rank at or near the top in the nation…

9 years ago

N.J. Teachers’ Pension Woes: the Need for Context and Reform (a response)

Leslie Kan, who blogs about teacher pensions for Bellwether, writes that “New Jersey teacher are furious” because  “Governor Christie has…

9 years ago

QOD: Two N.J. Superintendents on the Impact of PARCC “Misinformation and Rhetoric”

NJ Spotlight interviewed two superintendents, Tim Purnell of Somerville and Scott McCartney of Egg Harbor. Here's an excerpt.Q: How was…

9 years ago

Sunday Leftovers

NJ Spotlight covers Gov. Christie's speech in Iowa where he "touts tenure reform and merit-pay deal, but doesn’t mention controversies…

9 years ago