Third Time’s the Charm?
Laura Waters
September 8, 2011
The Record reports that NJ is eligible for $28 million in the third round of the federal education reform competition, Race To The Top. A
“Dramatic Reorganization” of the NJ Department of Education
Laura Waters
July 13, 2011
Acting Education Commissioner Christopher Cerf held a press briefing this afternoon. He announced: A “dramatic reorganization” of the Department of Education. The new structure will
NJ Channels NH in Charter School Laws
Laura Waters
July 5, 2011
There’s two good pieces on charter schools in the papers today: John Mooney in NJ Spotlight looks at the tiny charter school office at the
Public Votes on Charter Schools?
Laura Waters
June 29, 2011
The Star-Ledger Editorial Board points to weaknesses in Assembly Bill 3852, which “[r]equires voter approval at the annual school election or by the board of
Newark Celebration/ Blaming the Messenger
Laura Waters
June 29, 2011
A Star-Ledger article today celebrates the successful graduation of Newark Central High School’s Class of 2011. All but 7 seniors passed the qualifying tests –
Grading NJ’s Charter School Bills
Laura Waters
June 27, 2011
A package of four bills, NJ Spotlight reports, is making its way through the Assembly this week, all relating to charter schools. As is often
Trenton Community Charter vs. Grace Dunn
Laura Waters
June 15, 2011
The NJ Department of Education is closing Trenton Community Charter School, reports the Trenton Times. The pre-k – 8, founded in 1997, has 540 kids
Charter School Envy, Part II
Laura Waters
May 19, 2011
Education Law Center, which has put out a 10-part proposal for revising NJ’s charter school law, also supports voter approval for new charters, just like
Education Transformation Task Force Named
Laura Waters
May 10, 2011
Gov. Christie has announced his appointments to his Education Transformation Task Force. There’s a wee bit of pomposity to the title, but the intentions are
DOE Note of the Day
Laura Waters
March 30, 2011
The following is now posted on all DOE School Report Cards under the categories “School Drop-Out Rates” and “Post-Graduation Plans”: NOTE: The New Jersey Department