College and Career Readiness

Voices From the Parent Summit: An Interview with Ruthven Haneef Auguste.

During this past weekend at the New Jersey Parent Summit (see here for an overview) I chatted with many parents.…

5 years ago

The Big Reveal: KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy Graduates Are Ready for College!

On June 6th KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy (NCA) students had one of the biggest nights of their lives as 125…

5 years ago

People’s Prep Celebrates! Founder Jess Rooney Explains Her Work With Students Who Enter Years Behind Grade Level.

Last week I interviewed Jess Rooney, founder of People’s Prep, the only charter school in Newark without a “feeder,” i.e.,…

5 years ago

Why Is It Important That Journalists and Politicians Point Out NJEA’s Control of Governor Murphy?

Mike Lilley of the Sunlight Foundation of New Jersey raises an interesting point in a recent blog post: While Tom…

5 years ago

Andrew Martin Corrects a Warped Narrative of Newark Public Schools That is “Long on Political Intrigue But Short on Data.”

This is a guest post by Andrew Martin, who served as the Chief Data Officer for the Newark Public Schools…

5 years ago

As Newark Changes, We Can’t Leave Our Children Behind

This is a guest post by A. Robert Gregory, Superintendent/CEO of the Marion P. Thomas Charter School network and fromer Interim…

6 years ago

Why Should You Care That Murphy’s Department of Education Is In Shambles?

When my younger daughter was in eighth grade, she and her classmates had to give a short speech about themselves.…

6 years ago

“Without Braven, I Wouldn’t Be Where I Am Now.” A Partnership with Rutgers Helps First-Gen College Students “Achieve the American Dream.”

Here’s some warm news after the cold snap: Braven, a nonprofit founded in 2013 with a mission to empower first-generation…

6 years ago

Who Needs Algebra II? A New Report Reveals Disconnect Between Test-Haters and What New Jersey Students Need To Live Here.

Less than two weeks ago a local paper reported that Trenton public schools students feel unsafe and uneducated.  At about…

6 years ago