Jersey City

Murphy’s DOE Approves Second Charter in Five Years: Kindle Education Public Charter School in Jersey City

Congratulations to Kindle Education Public Charter School, which was approved by the Department of Education to open in Jersey City, only…

2 years ago

The Millionth Time’s the Charm: Murphy’s Education Department Approves a New Charter School for Jersey City

 After years of denying new public charter school applications, as well as reversing previous approvals for expansions of high-performing charters,…

2 years ago

Murphy Administration Announces the Return of Jersey City Public Schools to Full Local Control

Editor's Note: This is a press release from the Governor's Office. Carly Sitrin of Politico NJ notes (in an article…

2 years ago

NJ EDUCATION AID: Murphy’s 2022-2023 School Aid Budget Is a ‘Positive Surprise’

New Jersey's 2022-23 state aid distribution is another big step towards state aid fairness. Thanks to the addition of $650…

3 years ago

Jersey City Superintendent Can Buy More Than A Boat With His Retirement Pay-Out

Back in 2010 during the Christie Administration, the New Jersey State Legislature passed a bill that capped sick day retirement-payouts…

3 years ago

This Is How a Jersey City Public Charter Is Building an Anti-Racist Culture

Felicia Henderson is a first-grade teacher at Learning Community Charter School in Jersey City. She serves as the head of…

3 years ago

Jersey City Mom: Gov. Murphy, You Are Endangering My Health By Mandating In-Person Instruction

This is a letter (lightly edited) to Gov. Phil Murphy, written by Shanna Givens of Jersey City, who has an…

3 years ago

Is Jersey City Public Schools Crying Wolf Over Its School Budget?

Jersey City Public Schools, the state's second largest district which educates over 30,000 students, is claiming poverty: It has a…

4 years ago

Court Rules in Favor of Montclair Teachers Union; Experts Beg to Differ

Essex County Superior Judge James Paganelli has just ruled in favor of the Montclair Education Association, which is challenging the…

4 years ago

BREAKING: NJ Supreme Court Sides With Jersey City Teachers Union

In a decision issued today, the New Jersey State Supreme Court ruled that it is legal for New Jersey taxpayers…

4 years ago